Name Meaning & Origin
"Tafsir refers to an exegesis, or commentary, of the Quran"
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Tafsir refers to an exegesis, or commentary, of the Quran. An author of a tafsir is a mufassir. A Quranic tafsir attempts to provide education, explanation, interpretation, context or commentary for clear understanding and conviction of God's will in Islam. The idea of the interpretation of the Quran first appears in the Quran itself, commenting on cases where it is clear and others where it is ambiguous (3:7).
Tafsir refers to an exegesis, or commentary, of the Quran. An author of a tafsir is a mufassir. A Quranic tafsir attempts to provide education, explanation, interpretation, context or commentary for clear understanding and conviction of God's will in Islam. The idea of the interpretation of the Quran first appears in the Quran itself, commenting on cases where it is clear and others where it is ambiguous (3:7).
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Root element "Tafsir" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Tafsir refers to an exegesis, or commentary, of the Quran".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~6 people named Tafsir in the US. Peaked in 2018 with 6 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Tafsir is 1, associated with Independence & Leadership. Soul Urge: 1. Personality: 9.
Tafsir is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.
Approximately 6 people in the United States are named Tafsir. The name peaked in 2018 with 6 recorded uses.
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