Tamana
Tamana is a Muslim girl name of Persian / Pashto, from Arabic origin, meaning “Wish, desire, hope”.
| Meaning | Wish, desire, hope |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian / Pashto, from Arabic |
| Written as | تمنا |
| Pronunciation | ta-MAH-nah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Afghanistan, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Tamana
In Afghanistan, and among speakers of Pashto and Dari, Tamana is the usual way to write tamannā, the Persian for a wish or yearning. Persian originally took the word from Arabic tamannī, whose root, m-n-y, concerns hoping and wishing. It is a cherished girl's name in Afghanistan and in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where a single 'n' is the standard spelling. Few names express parental hopes more directly.
Is Tamana a Muslim name?
Afghan and Pakistani Muslims favour Tamana, a Persian word that traces back to an Arabic root for hoping.
How popular is Tamana?
It is common among Afghan and Pashtun families.
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Spellings and variants of Tamana
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tamana mean?
Tamana means 'Wish, desire, hope'. It is of Persian / Pashto, from Arabic origin.
Is Tamana a Muslim name?
Afghan and Pakistani Muslims favour Tamana, a Persian word that traces back to an Arabic root for hoping.
How do you pronounce Tamana?
Tamana is pronounced ta-MAH-nah.
Is Tamana a boy or girl name?
Tamana is usually a girl name.