Tahmina
Tahmina is a Muslim girl name meaning “Often explained as strong, valiant”.
| Meaning | Often explained as strong, valiant |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian |
| Arabic spelling | تهمینه |
| Pronunciation | tah-MEE-nah |
| Muslim name? | Used by Muslims |
Meaning and origin of Tahmina
The literal meaning of Tahmina is not settled. The name is most often linked with the old Persian word tahm, which meant strong, brave or valiant, and on that basis it is explained as 'strong' or 'valiant one'; the same element is usually seen in Tahamtan, an epithet of the hero Rostam. Some modern name books offer softer meanings, but these are guesses without clear support. What is certain is that the name comes from Persian epic tradition rather than from Arabic, and that for Persian speakers its associations matter more than any dictionary definition.
Those associations come from Tahmineh in Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the daughter of the king of Samangan, who marries Rostam and becomes the mother of Sohrab, whose tragic death at his father's hands is one of the most famous episodes in Persian literature. Through the epic the name spread wherever Persian culture reached. Tahmineh is the Iranian spelling, while Tahmina is usual in Afghanistan, Tajikistan and Bangladesh, where the name is particularly popular, and Tahmeena is a common South Asian variant. A well-known modern bearer is Tahmina Kohistani, who ran the 100 metres for Afghanistan at the 2012 London Olympics.
Famous people named Tahmina
- Tahmineh — heroine of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, wife of Rostam and mother of Sohrab
- Tahmina Kohistani — Afghan sprinter who competed at the 2012 London Olympics
Is Tahmina a Muslim name?
Yes, Tahmina is widely used by Muslim families. It is a Persian name from the Shahnameh rather than an Arabic one.
Where is the name Tahmina used?
Common in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and Bangladesh.
Gifts with the name Tahmina
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Tahmina
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- Afghan & Pashto Muslim names guide
- Persian Muslim names guide
- Central Asian & Caucasus Muslim names guide
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tahmina mean?
Tahmina means 'Often explained as strong, valiant'. It comes from Persian.
Is Tahmina a Muslim name?
Yes, Tahmina is widely used by Muslim families. It is a Persian name from the Shahnameh rather than an Arabic one.
How do you write Tahmina in Arabic?
Tahmina is written تهمینه in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Tahmina?
Tahmina is pronounced tah-MEE-nah.
Is Tahmina an Arabic name?
No. Tahmina is a Persian name from the Shahnameh, though it is widely used by Muslim families.
How do you write Tahmina in Persian?
Tahmina is written تهمینه in Persian script; the Iranian pronunciation is Tahmineh.
Is Tahmina mentioned in the Quran?
No. Tahmina comes from Persian epic literature and does not appear in the Quran.