Taymiyyah
Taymiyyah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Woman of Tayma; a scholarly family name”.
| Meaning | Woman of Tayma; a scholarly family name |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | تيمية |
| Pronunciation | tay-MEE-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
Meaning and origin of Taymiyyah
According to the family's own tradition, Taymiyyah was a woman from whom the Hanbali scholars of Harran were descended. Her name is generally tied to Tayma, a town in northern Arabia. Her descendants became the Banu Taymiyya, and the most renowned of them was the theologian Taqi al-Din Ahmad Ibn Taymiyya (1263–1328). Parents who choose it today usually do so to honour that intellectual heritage.
Is Taymiyyah a Muslim name?
Taymiyyah has deep ties to Islamic scholarship, though as a girl's first name it remains unusual.
How popular is Taymiyyah?
It is uncommon and used now and then by Sunni families, often in the diaspora, in honour of Ibn Taymiyya.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Taymiyyah mean?
Taymiyyah means 'Woman of Tayma; a scholarly family name'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Taymiyyah a Muslim name?
Taymiyyah has deep ties to Islamic scholarship, though as a girl's first name it remains unusual.
How do you pronounce Taymiyyah?
Taymiyyah is pronounced tay-MEE-yah.
Is Taymiyyah a boy or girl name?
Taymiyyah is usually a girl name.