Taim
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Taim: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2011.
Taim has two distinct origins offering very different meanings. Chiefly, it is a short form of Taimur (the Arabic and Persian spelling of Timur), meaning "iron," famously borne by the 14th-century Turco-Mongol conqueror Timur (Tamerlane), whose name became synonymous with strength and resilience in Persian and Urdu cultures. Alternatively, Taim can be an Estonian variant of the given name Toomas (Thomas), ultimately from Aramaic *tēʾoma*, meaning "twin." Though less common in Scotland, a notable bearer in the English-speaking world is the Australian actor Taim Drysdale. The name has no direct Scottish place connections, but shares its "iron" root with the Turkish town of Timurçuk. As a concise, modern-sounding choice, Taim stands out for its dual heritage, offering either a bold, metallic edge or a simple variant of a classic biblical name.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20113 babies
- Latest (2011)
- #6483 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2011
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y