What origin is the name Tanwir?

Tanwir comes from african naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Tanwir a popular name?

Tanwir is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Tanwir?

Names from the same african tradition pair naturally with Tanwir — for example Amara, Zuri, Imani. You can browse more on our african names page.

Tanwir

Q: Is Tanwir a rare name?

Yes. Tanwir does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Tanwir

Tanwir

Boy

african

2 syllables

Tanwir is an african boy's name meaning "A name meaning enlightening or illuminating. It signifies the act of bringing light and clarity to a situation.".

The meaning of Tanwir is "A name meaning enlightening or illuminating. It signifies the act of bringing light and clarity to a situation." — a boy name of african origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: african
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A name meaning enlightening or illuminating. It signifies the act of bringing light and clarity to a situation.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Tanwir

Very rare in US records

What does Tanwir mean?

Tanwir is a boy name of african origin meaning "A name meaning enlightening or illuminating. It signifies the act of bringing light and clarity to a situation.".

Is Tanwir a rare name?

Yes. Tanwir does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Tanwir

Amara Zuri Imani Nia Nala Ayana

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