What origin is the name Tanim?

Tanim comes from arabic naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Tanim a popular name?

Tanim is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Tanim?

Names from the same arabic tradition pair naturally with Tanim — for example Layla, Aaliyah, Leila. You can browse more on our arabic names page.

Tanim

Q: Is Tanim a rare name?

Yes. Tanim does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Tanim

Tanim

Boy

arabic

2 syllables

Tanim is an arabic boy's name meaning "Derived from Arabic, this male name represents the rhythm or the wave of the sea. It suggests a fluid and constant movement.".

With arabic roots, Tanim is a boy name that means "Derived from Arabic, this male name represents the rhythm or the wave of the sea. It suggests a fluid and constant movement.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: arabic
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Derived from Arabic, this male name represents the rhythm or the wave of the sea. It suggests a fluid and constant movement.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Tanim

Very rare in US records

What does Tanim mean?

Tanim is a boy name of arabic origin meaning "Derived from Arabic, this male name represents the rhythm or the wave of the sea. It suggests a fluid and constant movement.".