Meaning: Form of Tatiana; ultimate meaning uncertain
The story
Tanya is a Russian short form of Tatiana, a name derived from the Roman family name Tatius. Indian families also use it, sometimes associating it with the separate Sanskrit name Tanaya, daughter.
Spellings & variants
- Tania
- Tanja
- Tatiana
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Tanya comes from Russian and Latin.
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