Tidiane
Tidiane is a Muslim boy name meaning “Follower of the Tijani Sufi order”.
| Meaning | Follower of the Tijani Sufi order |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | West African form of Arabic al-Tijani |
| Arabic spelling | التجاني |
| Pronunciation | tee-JAHN |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Tidiane
Tidiane comes from al-Tijānī, the name of Shaykh Aḥmad al-Tijānī (d. 1815), founder of the Tijāniyya Sufi order, which is the largest brotherhood in West Africa. Boys are named Tidiane, often as Cheikh Tidiane or Ahmed Tidiane, in his honour. The French spelling with -di- represents the j sound as heard in Wolof and Fula.
Is Tidiane a Muslim name?
Yes. Tidiane is a Muslim name, taken from Shaykh Aḥmad al-Tijānī, founder of the Tijāniyya Sufi order.
Where is the name Tidiane used?
Very common in Senegal, Guinea, Mali and Mauritania, especially in Tijani families.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tidiane mean?
Tidiane means 'Follower of the Tijani Sufi order'. It comes from West African form of Arabic al-Tijani.
Is Tidiane a Muslim name?
Yes. Tidiane is a Muslim name, taken from Shaykh Aḥmad al-Tijānī, founder of the Tijāniyya Sufi order.
How do you write Tidiane in Arabic?
Tidiane is written التجاني in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Tidiane?
Tidiane is pronounced tee-JAHN.