Al-Tamimi
A family-name (nisba) form indicating attribution to the Bani Tamim tribe.
- Type
- Tribal nisba
- Attributed to
- Bani Tamim
Origin of the name
Al-Tamimi (التميمي) is the nisba form of Tamim, marking attribution to Bani Tamim.
Note
The nisba reflects a traditional attribution, not proof of a specific descent chain; document individual family trees on their own evidence.
Sources
- ابن حزم الأندلسي، جمهرة أنساب العرب، 456هـ — لأصل النسبة
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Last reviewed: 2026-07-09