Tanya
Meaning of Tanya
Tanya is a popular female name with origins in various cultures. It is pronounced as TAN-yuh in both American English and British English, as well as TAHN-yah in Russian. The name is often considered a diminutive of Tatiana or Titania. Tanya has been given to newborn girls in the United States for many years, although its popularity has fluctuated over time. In recent years, it has ranked around the 2000s to 3000s in terms of occurrences and popularity. Variations of the name include Tania. Overall, Tanya is a versatile and timeless choice for parents looking for a beautiful and meaningful name for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
Russian
- Pronunced as TAHN-yah (/ˈtɑn.jə/)
English
- Pronunced as TAN-yuh (/ˈtæn.jə/)
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Notable People Named Tanya
| Tanya Joan Plibersek is an Australian politician who has held various leadership positions within the Labor Party and has been a Member of Parliament for Sydney since 1998. |
| Tanya Denise Tucker is an American country music singer and songwriter who rose to fame with her hit "Delta Dawn" at the age of 13 and has had a successful career with multiple top-10 and top-40 hits. |
| Tanya Donelly is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist known for her work with bands like Throwing Muses, The Breeders, and Belly before pursuing a successful solo career. |
| Tanya Roberts was an American actress known for her roles in Charlie's Angels, A View to a Kill, Sheena, The Beastmaster, and That '70s Show. |
| Tanya Sue Chutkan is an American lawyer and jurist serving as a U.S. district judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, presiding over the criminal trial of former U.S. president Donald Trump. |
| Tanya Tagaq is a Canadian Inuk throat singer, songwriter, novelist, and visual artist from Nunavut, Canada. |
| Tanya Byron is a well-known British psychologist, writer, and media personality, recognized for her work as a child therapist on television shows like Little Angels and The House of Tiny Tearaways, as well as for co-creating the BBC Two sitcom The Life and Times of Vivienne Vyle. |
| Tanya Lee Stone is an American author known for writing narrative nonfiction books for children and young adults, often focusing on women and people of color. |
| Tanya Wexler is an American film director known for her work in exploring women's issues and advocating for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. |
| Tanya Hosch is an Indigenous Australian social activist and business executive who has held leadership roles in various fields, including sport, the arts, social justice, and public policy. |
| Tanya DePass, also known as Cypheroftyr, is an American journalist, activist, and streamer, best known as the founder of the non-profit organization I Need Diverse Games. |
| Tanya Lukin Linklater is an Alutiiq artist-choreographer known for her performance collaborations, videos, photographs, and installations. |
| Tanya Burr is a well-known English YouTuber and actress who transitioned from creating makeup and fashion videos to pursuing a successful acting career, with appearances in various TV series and films. |
| Tanya Streeter is a world champion freediver and a member of the Women Divers Hall of Fame. |
| Tanya "Sweet Tee" Winley, an early female rapper, was active from 1979 to 1982 and is known for her pioneering rap songs "Rhymin' and Rappin'" and "Vicious Rap." |
