Mahir
Meaning of Mahir
Mahir is a male name with Arabic and Turkish origins. In Arabic, it is pronounced as mah-HIR (/mɐˈhiɾ/), while in Turkish, it is pronounced as mah-HEER (/maˈhiɾ/). The name Mahir has variations such as Mehir. In the United States of America, Mahir has been given to newborns since at least 1977, with its popularity fluctuating over the years. In recent years, Mahir has been moderately popular, ranking around 1500-2000 in terms of occurrences. This unique and culturally diverse name may be a wonderful choice for parents seeking an uncommon yet meaningful name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Turkish
- Pronunced as mah-HEER (/maˈhiɾ/)
Arabic
- Pronunced as mah-HIR (/mɐˈhiɾ/)
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Notable People Named Mahir
| Mahir Çayan was a Turkish communist revolutionary and the leader of People's Liberation Party-Front of Turkey, known for his Marxist–Leninist ideology and his death in an ambush by Turkish Military Forces in 1972. |
| Mahir Shukurov is a retired Azerbaijani footballer. |
| Mahir Sağlık is a Turkish professional footballer known for his role as a striker. |
| Mahir Günok is a Turkish former football player and coach. |
