I have a friend named Tahira and I think it's a very pretty name.
-- Anonymous User 8/14/2005
Tahirih literally means "the Pure One". The most famous Tahirih was a Persian poetess and early heroine of the Babi Faith and of the emancipation of women. For a good summary of this remarkable woman, her life and shining character, see BBC's online encyclopedia entry: http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/alabaster/A290053