Boy's name · Companion (sahabi)

Tamim: meaning and origin

تميم
Meaning
Complete, strong
Arabic
تميم
Say it
ta-MEEM
Gender
Boy
Origin
Companion (sahabi)
Also spelled
Tameem
Source
Ibn Hajar, al-Isabah
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Who he was

Tamim ad-Dari, a companion from Palestine known for long night prayers.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tamim mean?

Complete, strong.

How do you pronounce Tamim?

Say it as ta-MEEM; capitals mark the stressed syllable. In Arabic it is written تميم.

Is Tamim in the Quran?

No, the name itself is not a word in the Quran. It is known as the name of a companion of the Prophet ﷺ, recorded in Ibn Hajar, al-Isabah.

Is Tamim a boy's or girl's name?

Tamim is a boy's name.

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