Tanvir is of Arabic origin, meaning 'retreat' or 'withdrawal'. It is predominantly used as a male given name and is quite uncommon, making it unique yet easy to remember. The name consists of five letters: T-a-n-v-i-r, which can be phonetically pronounced as /tævnɪər/. It is often spelled without the silent 'h' found in some other names of Arabic origin. In terms of its popularity, Tanvir is not among the top-ranking names globally, but it has been recorded in various countries such as Pakistan, India, and England, indicating a level of international recognition.
The name Tanvir has seen varying popularity over the past several decades, with birth counts ranging from a low of 5 to a high of 16 in any given year. The peak years for the name were around the late 1990s and early 2000s, with consistent double-digit births annually until 2004. Since then, there has been a decline in popularity, with birth counts frequently falling below 10 per year. Despite this fluctuation, over the entire period from 1987 to 2022, Tanvir has had a total of 266 births.