Tahmina
Tahmina is a Muslim girl name of Persian origin, meaning “Often explained as strong, valiant”.
| Meaning | Often explained as strong, valiant |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian |
| Written as | تهمینه |
| Pronunciation | tah-MEE-nah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Tahmina
This name steps straight out of Persian legend. In Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, Tahmineh is a princess of Samangan who weds the great hero Rostam and gives birth to Sohrab. Scholars cannot say for certain what the name first meant, though many link it to tahm, an archaic Persian word for courage and strength. From its Iranian home it has spread widely, and girls in Afghanistan, Tajikistan and Bangladesh carry it today alongside their Iranian sisters.
Is Tahmina a Muslim name?
Its roots lie in Persian epic rather than Arabic, yet Muslim households have embraced Tahmina for a very long time.
How popular is Tahmina?
It is a familiar name in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and Bangladesh.
Gifts with the name Tahmina
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Tahmina
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tahmina mean?
Tahmina means 'Often explained as strong, valiant'. It is of Persian origin.
Is Tahmina a Muslim name?
Its roots lie in Persian epic rather than Arabic, yet Muslim households have embraced Tahmina for a very long time.
How do you pronounce Tahmina?
Tahmina is pronounced tah-MEE-nah.
Is Tahmina a boy or girl name?
Tahmina is usually a girl name.