Tyquan

Meaning of Tyquan

Tyquan (ty-KWAN) burst onto the scene in late 20th-century African American neighborhoods like a beat in a backyard block party. He blends the snappy Ty- prefix with roots in Titus, meaning “honored.” Then he adds quan from the Latin word quantus, meaning “how great.” Together they tango on the tongue, crafting a meaning of “honored greatness.” He feels like a salsa rhythm in your soles. He feels like sunshine through palm fronds. In the story of his name, he struts into the room with a grin that outshines carnival lights. He’s playful. He’s proud. He dances off the page and lingers like warm guava on the breeze. That’s Tyquan.

Pronunciation

African American English

• Pronunced as ty-KWAN (/taɪkwɑn/)

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