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Tasnim

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Pronounced tahs-NEEM /tɑsˈnim/High

Meaning: A spring or fountain in Paradise; from the Quran, where Tasnim is the noblest water of the gardensHigh

In 30 seconds: The finest water in paradise: Tasnim is the Quran's celestial fountain, the spring from which the blessed drink. A name of heavenly refreshment and quiet luxury.
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Origin HighArabic
MeaningA spring or fountain in Paradise; from the Quran, where Tasnim is the noblest water of the gardens
U.S. rank (2025)#3825 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births39 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 856

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419852025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Tasnim is named in the Quran (Surah Al-Mutaffifin) as a fountain of Paradise — the noblest spring, from which the righteous-nearest drink. As a girls' name it carries that celestial refreshment and is beloved across the Arab world and South Asia.

In the U.S. it appears in Arab and Muslim families, rare nationally. Heavenly at the root, flowing on the tongue.

Did you know? The Quran names Tasnim as the spring of paradise reserved for those nearest to God — the most exalted of heaven's waters, given as a name to daughters.
Overall data confidence 88%
Quran, Surah Al-Mutaffifin 83:27 — source word

Variations

TasneemTasnima

Nicknames

TasNima

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tasnim mean?

Tasnim is the Quranic name of a fountain of Paradise — the noblest spring, given as a girls' name.

How do you pronounce Tasnim?

It's said tahs-NEEM /tɑsˈnim/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Tasnim a boy or girl name?

Tasnim is a girl's name.

How popular is Tasnim?

Tasnim is a rare name in the U.S. and beloved across the Muslim world.

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