Tahini

The name Tahini is not traditionally a given name for people. It is the name of a food product, a condiment made from toasted ground hulled sesame seeds. The word itself comes from the Arabic 'ṭaḥīna' (طحينة), derived from the verb 'ṭaḥana' (طحن), meaning 'to grind'.

While not a conventional personal name, its use as such would be a modern, unconventional choice, likely inspired by the food item. It would carry associations with Middle Eastern cuisine, health, and perhaps a unique, earthy quality. Its recent emergence as a potential name reflects a trend towards using words or concepts as names that were not historically used for people.