Find out how popular the first name Teman has been for the last 1 years (from 1980 to 1980) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Teman by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Teman is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1980, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Teman.

The history of the first name Teman

The name Teman is derived from the Hebrew word "teman," which means "south" or "right side." It has its roots in ancient Semitic languages and can be traced back to the biblical era.

In the Old Testament, Teman was a region and a town located in the southern part of Edom, an ancient kingdom situated in the area now known as southern Jordan. The name is mentioned in several books of the Bible, including Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Obadiah, often in reference to the wisdom of the people of Teman.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Teman was Eliphaz the Temanite, a character in the Book of Job. He was one of Job's friends who visited him during his time of suffering and engaged in philosophical discussions about the nature of suffering and the justice of God.

In ancient Greek literature, the name Teman appears in the works of the poet Homer, who referred to a wise and wealthy man named Teman from the city of Thebes. However, it is uncertain whether this was a real person or a fictional character.

During the Middle Ages, Teman was a relatively uncommon name, but it was occasionally used by Jewish communities in Europe and the Middle East. One notable figure from this period was Rabbi Teman ben Samuel, a 12th-century French Jewish scholar and commentator on the Talmud.

In more recent history, Teman has been used as a first name among various cultures, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa. Some notable individuals with the name include:

1. Teman Hosni (1805-1888), an Egyptian writer and poet who was a pioneer of modern Arabic literature.
2. Teman Abou-Chahine (1917-2008), a Lebanese poet and playwright known for his contributions to Arabic literature.
3. Teman Cooke (1920-2002), an American civil rights activist and minister who worked closely with Martin Luther King Jr.
4. Teman Baghirova (born 1986), an Azerbaijani singer and songwriter known for her contributions to the country's contemporary music scene.
5. Teman Kryeziu (born 1989), a Kosovar professional basketball player who has played in several European leagues.

While not as common as some other names, Teman has a rich historical and cultural significance, particularly in the Semitic and Middle Eastern traditions, and has been carried by individuals from various backgrounds throughout the centuries.

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