Strong, brave, or valiant
Tahmina is a Persian name famously borne by the daughter of the King of Samangan in the 10th-century Persian epic, the Shahnameh. In the poem, she is the wife of the hero Rostam and mother of Sohrab, representing a figure of both nobility and strength. It remains a classic choice in Iran, Afghanistan, and Central Asia.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Tahmina in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A princess and the wife of Rostam in the Persian epic Shahnameh · Shahnameh
Pakistani women's rights activist and author of My Feudal Lord
Acclaimed Iranian film director and screenwriter
Afghan Olympic sprinter
