Girl name
Tin name meaning
“fig”
Tin is a feminine name commonly linked to the Arabic word tīn, meaning fig. That word is also the name of a Quranic chapter. Tin can additionally occur as a shortened form of other names, giving this brief name more than one possible origin.
What does Tin mean?
Fig
In Indonesian: buah ara
Origin and cultural usage of Tin
May derive from Arabic tīn, 'fig', also the name of a Quranic chapter. Tin can also occur as a shortened form of other names.
Tin in Islam and the Quran
Tin does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (والتين) does, for example in QS At-Tin [95]: 1.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Tin
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tin/ |
| Arabic script | تين |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦠꦶꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮒᮤᮔ᮪ |
Is Tin a girl’s name?
Yes, Tin is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 14% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Tin ranks #1,203 among girl names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Tin
Famous people named Tin
- Tin Alfarida · b. 1962
- Tin Anggini · b. 1970
- Tin Widayati
- Tin Zuraida · b. 1960
FAQ about the name Tin
What is the meaning of Tin?
Tin means fig. May derive from Arabic tīn, 'fig', also the name of a Quranic chapter. Tin can also occur as a shortened form of other names.
Is Tin a girl’s name?
Yes, Tin is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 14% of bearers are male.
Is the name Tin in the Quran?
Tin does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (والتين) does, for example in QS At-Tin [95]: 1.
How many syllables does Tin have?
Tin has 1 syllable (Tin) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Tin?
Tin ranks #1,203 among girl names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Tin?
Notable people named Tin include Tin Alfarida, Tin Anggini, Tin Widayati.
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