Turmaine is an uncommon given name of unknown etymology, possibly derived from various Germanic elements meaning 'thorn' or 'strong'. It is more often encountered as a surname, where it may have originated from medieval Germany or England. In some cases, Turmaine can also be found as a variant spelling of Tumaini, which is of Swahili origin and means 'hope'.
"Turmaine was born five times in 1984."