Tamanna
Tamanna is a Muslim girl name of Urdu / Persian, from Arabic origin, meaning “Wish, desire, longing”.
| Meaning | Wish, desire, longing |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Urdu / Persian, from Arabic |
| Written as | تمنا |
| Pronunciation | ta-MUN-nah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Tamanna
Tamanna means a deep wish, the kind held close to the heart. Urdu and Persian both use the word, which they inherited from Arabic tamannī and its root m-n-y, about hoping. It turns up constantly in poems and songs, and as a name it is a favourite in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh. It is not a religious term; instead it captures the dreams parents hold for a daughter.
Is Tamanna a Muslim name?
Throughout South Asia, Muslim families give the name Tamanna, which reached Urdu through Persian from an Arabic root for wishing.
How popular is Tamanna?
It is a popular name in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
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Spellings and variants of Tamanna
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tamanna mean?
Tamanna means 'Wish, desire, longing'. It is of Urdu / Persian, from Arabic origin.
Is Tamanna a Muslim name?
Throughout South Asia, Muslim families give the name Tamanna, which reached Urdu through Persian from an Arabic root for wishing.
How do you pronounce Tamanna?
Tamanna is pronounced ta-MUN-nah.
Is Tamanna a boy or girl name?
Tamanna is usually a girl name.