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Meaning

Dijla River

Linguistic Origin

Greek / Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic دجلة
Urdu دجلہ
Persian دجله
Turkish Dicle
Bengali টাইগ্রিস
Indonesian harimau
Pashto دجګړې

Alternate Spellings

If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Tigris is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Dijla River', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Greek/Arabic regions, Tigris has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Tigris, Arabic "Dijla," is one of the two great rivers of Mesopotamia, on which Baghdad was built.

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Etymology

From the Tigris, the river the Arabs call Dijlah, on whose banks Baghdad and Mosul rose.

Cultural / Regional Usage

A less commonly used given name.