Shona

Tinashe

Pronounced tee-NAH-shayShare

Meaning: We are with God

  • Gender-neutral
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

Tinashe joins Shona ti, “we,” na, “with,” and ishe, “lord” or “God.” “We are with God” preserves the order and perspective of the original expression.

Nicknames

  • Tini
  • Tash

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Tinashe comes from Shona.

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