Find out how popular the first name Tajmir has been for the last 10 years (from 2002 to 2011) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Tajmir by gender

Based on the last 10 years of data, Tajmir is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2011, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Tajmir.

The history of the first name Tajmir

The name Tajmir has its origins in ancient Persia (modern-day Iran) and the surrounding regions. It is derived from the Persian word "taj," meaning crown or diadem, and "mir," which translates to a leader or commander. This suggests that the name Tajmir may have been associated with nobility or military leadership in its early usage.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tajmir can be found in the 11th century Persian epic, the Shahnameh, written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi. In this work, Tajmir is mentioned as the name of a minor character, a warrior in the service of the legendary hero Rustam.

During the medieval period, the name Tajmir gained prominence in the Persian-speaking regions of Central Asia, particularly in modern-day Afghanistan and Uzbekistan. Historical records from this era indicate that several prominent figures bore this name, including Tajmir al-Din, a 12th-century Seljuk ruler in Khorasan (present-day northeastern Iran and parts of Central Asia).

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Tajmir Khan ruled over the Chagatai Khanate, a Mongol-Turkic empire that controlled vast territories stretching from modern-day Uzbekistan to Xinjiang in China. Tajmir Khan's reign from 1346 to 1357 was marked by his efforts to consolidate the khanate's power and maintain stability in the region.

Another historical figure with the name Tajmir was Tajmir Beg, a 16th-century Uzbek military commander who served under the Shaybanid dynasty. He played a crucial role in the conquest of Samarkand and the expansion of Uzbek influence in Central Asia.

In the 19th century, Tajmir Ali Khan was a prominent landlord and influential figure in the region of Awadh (modern-day Uttar Pradesh, India). He was known for his patronage of art, architecture, and literature during his lifetime, which spanned from 1786 to 1854.

While the name Tajmir has its roots in the Persian language and Islamic culture, it has also been adopted by various ethnic groups and communities across Central Asia and parts of the Indian subcontinent. However, it remains relatively uncommon compared to other Persian or Islamic names.

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