Girl name
Tahmina name meaning
“possibly strong or mighty”
Tahmina means strong or mighty and is a form of the Persian name Tehmine. In Türkiye, it is used for girls. Its etymological background includes the old Iranian element tahm, associated with strength. A concrete literary connection is Tehmine, the mother of Sohrab in the Persian epic Shahnameh.
What does Tahmina mean?
Possibly strong or mighty
In Turkish: muhtemelen güçlü, kuvvetli
Tahmina's major literary association is Tahmineh in Ferdowsi's Shahnameh. She appears in the story through her relationship with Rostam and as the mother of Sohrab. This places the name within Persian epic tradition, rather than the Turkic epic category; its proposed strength meaning rests on the suggested etymology.
The ending “-na” is a common final sound in names such as Lina, Mina and Alina, not a suffix with one shared meaning. Each name has to be considered individually. More girl names ending in -na →
Origin of the name Tahmina
Tahmina is a form of Persian Tahmineh used in several languages. It is commonly linked to the older Iranian element tahm, ‘strong’, although its complete formation is not certain.
How to pronounce Tahmina
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tahmina/ |
Is Tahmina a girl’s name?
Yes, Tahmina is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Tahmina does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Tahmina
Names with related meanings
- Kübra♀Greater
- Beren♀Strong, powerful
- Aybüke♀Moon and mighty dragon
- Tuana♀Strong, powerful, capable
- Kaya♂♀A large, solid mass of rock
- Arslan♂♀Lion
- Yıldırım♂♀Lightning strike
- Acar♂♀Enterprising, agile and capable
- Azize♀Precious, esteemed
- Neriman♀Valiant, strong
- Gürbüz♂♀Strong, sturdy and well developed
- Gürel♂♀Strong, flourishing community or homeland
Famous people named Tahmina
- Tahmina Aktaş
FAQ about the name Tahmina
What is the meaning of Tahmina?
Tahmina means “possibly strong or mighty”. Tahmina is a form of Persian Tahmineh used in several languages. It is commonly linked to the older Iranian element tahm, ‘strong’, although its complete formation is not certain.
Is Tahmina a girl’s name?
Yes, Tahmina is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Tahmina in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Tahmina nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Tahmina?
Tahmina is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Tahmina have?
Tahmina has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Tahmina?
Tahmina does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Tahmina?
Notable people named Tahmina include Tahmina Aktaş.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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