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UK boy's name

Tawsif

A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "the praise" or "the glory".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Tawsif is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tawsif popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 4 births.

This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2007 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Tawsif is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Tawsif. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Tawsif ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 4 boys were registered as Tawsif.
  • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tawsif as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4270

2024

Births in 2024

4

Latest year

Peak year

2024

4 births

Estimated living

7

2026

Meaning

What does Tawsif mean?

The name Tawsif has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, tracing back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Arabic word "tawsif," which means "description" or "characterization." This name was likely given to individuals who were known for their eloquent speech or descriptive abilities.

In the early Islamic era, the name Tawsif gained prominence as a result of its association with literary and scholarly pursuits. Arabic literature flourished during this time, and many renowned poets, writers, and scholars bore this name. One notable example is Tawsif al-Baghdadi, a renowned 9th-century Arabic philologist and grammarian, who made significant contributions to the study of the Arabic language.

The name Tawsif also appears in various historical records and manuscripts from the medieval Islamic world. It was often used by scholars and intellectuals who excelled in the arts of rhetoric, poetry, and prose. Some ancient Arabic texts mention individuals with this name, although it is difficult to pinpoint specific references due to the scarcity of reliable records from that era.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Tawsif. One such individual was Tawsif ibn al-Husayn (1020-1088), a renowned Arab mathematician and astronomer from Baghdad. He made significant contributions to the development of trigonometry and the study of planetary movements.

Another prominent bearer of this name was Tawsif al-Andalusi (1165-1233), a renowned Andalusian poet and philosopher from the Islamic Golden Age in Spain. His works, known for their eloquence and depth, have been widely celebrated and studied by scholars of Arabic literature.

In the 14th century, Tawsif al-Qaysi (1285-1348) was a celebrated Arab scholar and historian from Damascus. He authored several influential works on the history of the Islamic world, including a comprehensive chronicle of the Ayyubid and Mamluk dynasties.

During the Ottoman era, Tawsif Pasha (1590-1659) was a prominent Ottoman statesman and Grand Vizier. He played a crucial role in the administration of the Ottoman Empire and was renowned for his diplomatic skills and political acumen.

Tawsif al-Shami (1710-1782) was a celebrated Syrian scholar and poet from the 18th century. His works, particularly his poetry, were highly acclaimed for their eloquence and mastery of the Arabic language.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Tawsif throughout history, each making significant contributions to various fields, including literature, science, philosophy, and statesmanship.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Tawsif over time

The chart below shows babies named Tawsif registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Tawsif, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Tawsif
01234200720152024

Decades

Tawsif by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tawsif was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #4270 4 1
2000s #4333 3 1

Related

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FAQ

Tawsif: questions and answers

How popular is the name Tawsif in the UK right now?

In 2024, Tawsif was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Tawsif most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 4 babies registered as Tawsif in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Tawsif?

A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "the praise" or "the glory".

How many people are called Tawsif in the UK?

A total of 7 babies have been registered as Tawsif across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.