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Taseen is a given name and, less commonly, a surname. It is a transliteration variant of the Arabic name Tasnim (تسنيم), which refers to a fountain or spring in paradise in Islamic tradition. The meaning is often described as a “fountain in heaven” or a sacred spring, and the name is used in various Muslim communities with several spelling variants.

Etymology and usage: The name derives from the Arabic term Tasnim, and its form is adapted in different languages and scripts. Variants commonly seen in written form include Tasneem, Tasnim, and other closely related spellings. In transliteration from Arabic, variations arise from differences in pronunciation, regional phonology, and naming conventions.

Geographic and cultural distribution: Taseen appears in communities across the Middle East, South Asia, and the wider Muslim diaspora. It is generally used as a female given name, though spelling variants may be found across genders in some cultures. The form Taseen is one of several modern transliterations of the traditional name.

Pronunciation: The pronunciation typically reflects the Arabic sounds of the root, with long vowel quality in the second syllable, yielding approximate renderings such as ta-SEEN or ta-SNEEM, depending on linguistic influence.

Notable people: There are no widely recognized individuals specifically identified as “Taseen” in standard reference sources; instances of the related spellings Tasneem or Tasnim are more commonly documented.

See also: Tasnim, Tasneem, Tasnim (name).