Girl name
Tesnim name meaning
“the name of a spring in paradise”
Tesnim is the name of a spring in paradise. It comes from Arabic Tasnīm and is used as a girl's name in Türkiye. Mentioned in the Quran's Surah Al-Mutaffifin in connection with a heavenly drink, it carries the concrete image of flowing spring water within descriptions of paradise.
What does Tesnim mean?
The name of a spring in paradise
In Turkish: cennetteki bir pınarın adı
Tesnim is a feminine name drawn from the Quranic description of paradise. Its imagery of a spring and a drink suggests freshness and clarity; it can be considered alongside Kevser and Selsebil in this religious setting, although each name has its own word and textual context.
Origin of the name Tesnim
It derives from Arabic Tasnīm (تسنيم). In the Quran's Surah al-Mutaffifin it names a spring associated with a drink of paradise.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Tesnim in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · تسنيم · 83:27Tesnim is the Turkish form of Tasnim, the spring named in Surah Al-Mutaffifin in connection with a drink in paradise. |
| Starts with | T · Te |
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How to pronounce Tesnim
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tesnim/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | تسنيم |
Is Tesnim a girl’s name?
Yes, Tesnim is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Tesnim does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Tesnim
What is the meaning of Tesnim?
Tesnim means “the name of a spring in paradise”. It derives from Arabic Tasnīm (تسنيم). In the Quran's Surah al-Mutaffifin it names a spring associated with a drink of paradise.
Is Tesnim a girl’s name?
Yes, Tesnim is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Tesnim in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. Tesnim is the Turkish form of Tasnim, the spring named in Surah Al-Mutaffifin in connection with a drink in paradise. (e.g.: 83:27)
What is the origin of the name Tesnim?
Tesnim is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Tesnim have?
Tesnim has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Tesnim?
Tesnim does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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