Tana
Meaning of Tana
Tana emerges as a syllabic haori, draping the newborn in a confluence of Sanskrit cadence and Celtic lullaby, the crisp syllables TAN-uh (/ˈtænə/) echoing both the ocean’s ceaseless reach—recalling the Sanskrit tana, “to extend”—and the Gaelic tenderness whence it wandered as a diminutive of Tatiana, fairy queen of frost and starlight. In Japanese reverie, it conjures lacquered shelves (tana) where moonlit porcelains rest, each glimmer reminiscent of cherry blossoms afloat on a still pond, yet it remains cool, aloof, like a porcelain bowl half-full of midnight. Across the centuries and continents—from the whispering winds of Ireland to the temple bells of Varanasi—Tana has woven itself into a tapestry of rare elegance; in modern America, it graces the registry near nine-hundredth place in 2024, a gentle testament to its quiet allure that blooms slowly, deliberately, like a lotus at dawn—though it shows no inclination to crowd the top ranks, preferring to remain a secret among poetry-loving parents.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as TAN-uh (/ˈtænə/)
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Notable People Named Tana
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