Tanveer Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationtahn-VEER / /tænˈvɪər/Arabic; Persian; Urdu
Meaning
bringer of light (Arabic); radiant (Persian); bright (Urdu)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic culture, Tanveer signifies enlightenment and is often associated with wisdom. The Persian interpretation emphasizes brightness and clarity, reflecting cultural values of illumination and knowledge. In Urdu-speaking regions, the name is embraced for its positive connotations and is commonly used in literary and artistic contexts.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Tanvir
- Tanzir
International Variants
- Tanveer (Urdu)
- Tanvir (Persian)
Famous people named Tanveer
Tanveer Ahmed — cricketer.
Tanveer Singh — actor.
Tanveer Kaur — activist.
Fictional characters named Tanveer
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tanveer was first seen in the United States in 1990. Tanveer has ranked as high as #1270 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in New York. In the past 5 years the name Tanveer has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tanveer (2014)
State | Births | Share |
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NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1990 | 5 |
1994 | 5 |
1996 | 9 |
1997 | 5 |
2000 | 13 |
2001 | 5 |
2004 | 7 |
2005 | 6 |
2006 | 8 |
2007 | 7 |
2008 | 10 |
2009 | 6 |
2010 | 9 |
2012 | 8 |
2013 | 9 |
2014 | 10 |
2015 | 8 |
2016 | 6 |
2017 | 7 |
2024 | 5 |