Maher
Meaning of Maher
Maher is a male name with Arabic origins. In Arabic, it is pronounced as MAH-hair (/mɑːr/), while in English, it is pronounced as MAY-er (/ˈmeɪər/). The name Maher has variations such as Mehir. Although not extremely popular, Maher has been steadily used for baby boys in the United States. In recent years, its popularity has ranged from around 30 to 40 occurrences per year, with rankings varying between 2400 and 6000. This unique and culturally rich name may be a wonderful choice for parents seeking an international flair for their child's name.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as MAH-hair (/mɑːr/)
English
- Pronunced as MAY-er (/ˈmeɪər/)
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Notable People Named Maher
| Maher Zain is a Lebanese-Swedish R&B singer, songwriter, and music producer known for his successful albums Thank You Allah, Forgive Me, and One. |
| Maher El-Adawy is a distinguished Egyptian career diplomat who has held various diplomatic posts around the world and is currently serving as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Malawi. |
| Maher Hasnaoui is a Tunisian cyclist. |
| Maher Bitar is a Palestinian who has served in the Barack Obama and Joe Biden administrations as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Intelligence Programs on the White House’s National Security Council staff. |
| Maher Al-Sayed is a former Syrian football player known for his career with Al-Wahda and Al-Jaish in the Syrian League, as well as his 109 matches and 29 goals for the Syrian national team. |
