Tijan
Tijan is a Muslim boy name meaning “Follower of the Tijani Sufi order”.
| Meaning | Follower of the Tijani Sufi order |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Gambian form of Arabic al-Tijani |
| Arabic spelling | التجاني |
| Pronunciation | tee-JAHN |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Tijan
Tijan is the Gambian spelling of Tijānī, honouring Shaykh Aḥmad al-Tijānī, founder of the Tijāniyya order that is followed by most Muslims in the Gambia and Senegal. It matches the Senegalese spelling Tidiane. Gambian poet Tijan M. Sallah and others have made the spelling familiar.
Is Tijan a Muslim name?
Yes. Tijan is a Muslim name, taken from Shaykh Aḥmad al-Tijānī, founder of the Tijāniyya Sufi order.
Where is the name Tijan used?
Most common in the Gambia, and among Gambians abroad.
Gifts with the name Tijan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tijan mean?
Tijan means 'Follower of the Tijani Sufi order'. It comes from Gambian form of Arabic al-Tijani.
Is Tijan a Muslim name?
Yes. Tijan is a Muslim name, taken from Shaykh Aḥmad al-Tijānī, founder of the Tijāniyya Sufi order.
How do you write Tijan in Arabic?
Tijan is written التجاني in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Tijan?
Tijan is pronounced tee-JAHN.