Tanveer Boy

Popularity: #919 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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

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

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)

StateBirthsShare
NY 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19905
19945
19969
19975
200013
20015
20047
20056
20068
20077
200810
20096
20109
20128
20139
201410
20158
20166
20177
20245