TIJANI
Tijani
Origin and Meaning: Tijani is a surname of Arabic origin, believed to have been derived from the Islamic name "Tijan" or "Tijani", which is associated with the Tijaniyyah Sufi order.
History: The surname Tijani is commonly found among people of North African or Middle Eastern descent, reflecting the spread of Islam and the Tijaniyyah Sufi order throughout the region. Over time, some individuals with the surname Tijani have migrated to other parts of the world, including the United Kingdom.
Distribution: While the surname Tijani is not as widespread as some other surnames in the United Kingdom, there are individuals and families bearing this name in various regions, particularly in urban areas with diverse populations.
Notable Individuals: Due to the relatively small number of people with the surname Tijani, notable individuals with this name may not be extensively documented in historical records or public domain sources.
Cultural Significance: The use of the surname Tijani reflects the cultural and religious heritage of individuals belonging to the Tijaniyyah Sufi order or communities associated with Islamic traditions. The surname may serve as a point of connection to a shared history and spiritual practice among people who identify with the Tijani lineage.
There are approximately 500 people named Tijani in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Tijani.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Abayomi
- Abdulahi
- Adebayo
- Adetokunbo
- Adewale
- Ahmed
- Frank
- Ibrahim
- Olanrewaju
- Rasheed
- Wakeel
Female
- Abiola
- Amina
- Esther
- Jessica
- Karen
- Kehinde
- Mariam
- Olayinka
- Olubunmi
- Sekinat
- Temitope
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