Girl name
Tihame name meaning
“Arabia's Red Sea coastal plain”
Tihame is the name of Arabia's Red Sea coastal plain. It comes from the Arabic geographical name Tihāma and is used as a girl's name in Türkiye. The low coastal belt along the Red Sea gives the name a specific landscape association, joining the images of shoreline and plain.
What does Tihame mean?
Arabia's Red Sea coastal plain
In Turkish: Arabistan'ın Kızıldeniz kıyı ovası
As a personal name, Tihame takes its meaning from a geographical region. It evokes the low plains along Arabia's Red Sea coast and the historical geography connected with the Hijaz. The region's association with Islamic history does not make the name itself a Quranic word or religious term.
Origin of the name Tihame
From Arabic Tihāma, the geographical name of the low coastal belt along the Arabian side of the Red Sea.
How to pronounce Tihame
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tihame/ |
| Arabic | تهامة |
Is Tihame a girl’s name?
Yes, Tihame is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Tihame does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Tihame
What is the meaning of Tihame?
Tihame means “Arabia's Red Sea coastal plain”. From Arabic Tihāma, the geographical name of the low coastal belt along the Arabian side of the Red Sea.
Is Tihame a girl’s name?
Yes, Tihame is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Tihame in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Tihame nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Tihame?
Tihame is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Tihame have?
Tihame has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Tihame?
Tihame 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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