Terjman Family-Sunni in Saida, Beirut and Tripoli
Etymology
‘Terjman’ is an Arabic word referring to the person who translates from one language to another. It was mostly used as a description for those who restate words from foreign languages, mainly Turkish, into Arabic.
This family originated from Medina, Saudi Arabia, and spread out towards Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Egypt and Turkey. It is said that the Terjmans descend from the lineage of Prophet Muhammad.
Presence in Lebanon
It is not known precisely when this family came to Lebanon. The Terjman members belong to the Sunni community and are dispersed in predominantly Sunni areas.
- Mazra’a (Beirut): 60
- Ashrafieh (Beirut): 15
- Bachoura (Beirut): 20
- Msaytbeh (Beirut): 10
- Marfa’a (Beirut): 25
- Haddadine (Tripoli): 30
- Hay El-Joura (Tyre): 5
- Msalkhiyeh (Saida): 20
- Al-Keshk (Saida): 15
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