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زَائِر

Zair

زائر
Say it: ZAA-ir · /ˈzaː.ʔɪr/
Boy nameArabicQuranic root
Meaning

“Visitor, guest”

زیارت کرنے والا، مہمان

In the Quran

حَتَّىٰ زُرْتُمُ ٱلْمَقَابِرَ

یہاں تک کہ تم نے قبریں جا دیکھیں

Until ye come to the graves.

Surah At-Takaathur (سُورَةُ التَّكَاثُرِ) · 102:2Read on Quran Majeed →
Same root, different word – زُرْتُمُ (زائر is not in the Quran; زُرْتُمُ 102:2 is the same root)

What the references say

  • Dawat-e-Islami, Naam Rakhnay Kay Ahkamشاہِ خیر الانام صلی اللہ تعالی علیہ وآلہ وسلم کے 119برکت والے نام Open →
  • Sultan Qaboos Encyclopedia of Arab Namesvisitor (softened hamza) Open →
  • Qabas Arabic lexiconroot ز و ر; gender Boy; type صفة; Same word (vowels match)

Questions about Zair

What does Zair mean?

Zair means “Visitor, guest”. In Urdu: زیارت کرنے والا، مہمان.

Is Zair a boy or girl name?

Zair is a boy's name.

What is the origin of Zair?

Zair is of Arabic origin. Its Arabic root is ز و ر.

Is Zair in the Quran?

Quranic root. See Surah At-Takaathur, ayah 102:2.

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