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Zahir is an Arabic name meaning 'manifest', 'apparent', 'visible', or 'bright'. It derives from the Arabic root 'ẓ-h-r' (ظ-ه-ر), signifying 'to appear' or 'to be clear'. In Islamic tradition, Al-Zahir is one of the 99 names of Allah, referring to the manifest truth of God. It is a widely used name in Muslim-majority countries. Notable bearers include Mohammed Zahir Shah, the last King of Afghanistan, and Zahir-ud-din Mohammad Babur, founder of the Mughal Empire.
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Zahir
Zahir is an Arabic name meaning 'manifest', 'apparent', 'visible', or 'bright'. It derives from the Arabic root 'ẓ-h-r' (ظ-ه-ر), signifying 'to appear' or 'to be clear'. In Islamic tradition, Al-Zahir is one of the 99 names of Allah, referring to the manifest truth of God. It is a widely used name in Muslim-majority countries. Notable bearers include Mohammed Zahir Shah, the last King of Afghanistan, and Zahir-ud-din Mohammad Babur, founder of the Mughal Empire.
ظاہر
ظاہر عربی نام ہے جس کا مطلب ہے 'ظاہر'، 'واضح'، یا 'روشن'۔ یہ عربی جڑ 'ظ ہ ر' سے ماخوذ ہے جس کا مطلب ہے 'ظاہر ہونا'۔ اسلامی روایت میں 'الظاہر' اللہ کے 99 ناموں میں سے ایک ہے۔ اس نام کے مشہور ناموروں میں محمد ظاہر شاہ (آخری بادشاہ افغانستان) اور ظہیر الدین محمد بابر (مغل سلطنت کے بانی) شامل ہیں۔
ظَاهِر
ظاهر اسم عربي يعني 'الظاهر' أو 'المشرق'. مشتق من الجذر العربي 'ظ ه ر' الذي يدل على 'الظهور' أو 'الوضوح'. في التقاليد الإسلامية، 'الظاهر' هو أحد أسماء الله الحسنى. من الشخصيات البارزة محمد ظاهر شاه آخر ملوك أفغانستان، وظهير الدين محمد بابور مؤسس الإمبراطورية المغولية.
"هُوَ الْأَوَّلُ وَالْآخِرُ وَالظَّاهِرُ وَالْبَاطِنُ"
Leadership
The last King of Afghanistan, reigning from 1933 to 1973. His 40-year rule was a period of relative peace and modernization for Afghanistan.
Leadership
Mughal emperor and founder of the Mughal Empire in India. His autobiography, the Baburnama, is a significant historical and literary work.
Era: 1483-1530 CE
Founder of the Mughal Empire in India and author of the Baburnama.
Zahir is a blessed name reflecting Allah's attribute of being the Manifest.
Scholar Consensus: agreed
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