taSNEEM

Tasneem is a female given name of Arabic origin. The term Tasneem refers to a spring or fountain in paradise in Islamic belief, from which the blessed will drink. In Islamic interpretation, Tasneem is associated with purity, refreshment, and divine reward, and the name is often chosen for its spiritual connotations as well as its pleasant sound.

The name is used across Muslim communities and their diasporas, particularly in South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh), the Middle East, and among Urdu-, Arabic-, Persian-, and Turkish-speaking populations. Variants and transliterations include Tasnim, Tasneema, Tasneena, and Tasnimah, reflecting differences in pronunciation and script. The different spellings are common in Urdu, Arabic, Persian, and Turkish contexts.

As a given name, Tasneem is typically feminine and is chosen for its religious associations, aesthetic quality, and cultural resonance. It appears in contemporary naming practices, literature, and media, and it is not associated with a single lineage or tradition beyond its broad Islamic cultural presence.

Tasnim is a related transliteration that may be used in some communities, and Tasneem can also be encountered as Tasneema or Tasneena in various regions. The name’s appeal largely rests on its connection to aParadise spring and its euphonic Arabic roots.