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Tanya name meaning
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Meaning and Origin
What does the name Tanya mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Tanya
User Submitted Origins
Russian
47%
Indian (Sanskrit)
17%
English
14%
Hindi
12%
Hindu
5%
Slavic
3%
Jewish
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from India says the name Tanya means "Russian: Fairy Princess. Sanskrit: Daughter. (It is also a derivative of the name Tatiana and there was a martyred Christian saint who had the same name)" and is of Russian origin.
- 3 submissions from all over the world agree the name Tanya means "Fairy princess" and is of Russian origin.
- 3 submissions from all over the world agree the name Tanya means "Princess" and is of Russian origin.
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Tanya is of Russian origin and means "Ice Princess".
- According to 2 people from India, the name Tanya is of Hindu origin and means "Of the family".
- A submission from Ireland says the name Tanya means "Daughter".
- A user from Zimbabwe says the name Tanya is of Shona origin and means "We have been comforted".
- According to a user from Zimbabwe, the name Tanya is of Zimbabwe origin and means "We have comforted".
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Tanya is of Bulgarian origin and means "Love".
- A submission from California, U.S. says the name Tanya means "Queen".
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Wiktionary
Borrowed in the twentieth century from the Russian pet form Та́ня (Tánja) of Татья́на (Tatʹjána, “Tatiana”).
- A female given name from Russian.
From Hebrew תַּנְיָא (tanyā), the first word in the book, from Aramaic תַּנְיָא (tanyā, “it was taught [in a beraita]”)
- the main work of Chabad Hassidic philosophy, formally called Likkutei Amarim, written by Shneur Zalman of Liadi, first published in 1797
Tanya was also found in the following language(s): Cebuano
Notable Persons Named Tanya
Notable Persons Named Tanya
Tanya Roberts
Tanya Roberts is an actor, television producer, actress, and producer. She was most active from 1975 to 2006. Tanya was given the name Victoria Leigh Blum on October 15th, 1955 in New York, U.S.
Tanya Tucker
Tanya Tucker is a country music singer-songwriter. She plays Acoustic guitar and Vocals. She was most active from 1972 to 1972. Tanya was given the name Tanya Denise Tucker on October 10th, 1958 in Seminole, Texas.
Tanya Tate
Tanya was born on March 31st, 1979 in Liverpool.
Tanya Burr
Tanya Burr is a youtube vlogger, blogger, make-up artist, and author. She has had major accomplishments since 2009. Tanya was born on June 9th, 1989 in Norwich, Norfolk, England.
Tanya Plibersek
Tanya Plibersek is a Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Deputy Leader of the Labor Party, Minister for Health, Medical Research, Minister for Human Services, Minister for Social Inclusion, Minister for Housing, Minister for the Status of Women, List of Australian Leaders of the. Tanya was born on December 2nd, 1969 in Sydney, Australia.
Tanya Donelly
Tanya Donelly is an indie rock and alternative rock singer, songwriter, guitarist, and guitar. Her career lasted from 1981 to 1996. Tanya was born on July 14th, 1966.
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