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Tiflis

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Meaning

Tbilisi (Georgia - Historic)

Linguistic Origin

Persian

Islamic Classification

Islamic historical figure

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic تفليس
Urdu ٹفلس
Persian تفلیس
Bengali টিফ্লিস
Pashto ټیفلیس

Alternate Spellings

For parents seeking a noble identity for their baby boy, Tiflis offers deep spiritual resonance. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Tbilisi (Georgia - Historic)', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Persian regions, Tiflis has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Tiflis is the historic name for Tbilisi, Georgia, which was governed for centuries as the seat of the Tbilisi Emirate under Islamic rule.

Reference Profile

Etymology

The historic Persianate name for Tbilisi, the Georgian capital, long a frontier city of the Islamic world.

Notable Historical Usage

Tiflis, now Tbilisi, was a frontier city of the Islamic world for centuries, holding a Muslim emirate from the eighth century.

Cultural / Regional Usage

A less commonly used given name, found across various communities.