Tamannaah
Tamannaah is a Hindu girl name of Arabic, via Persian and Urdu origin, meaning “Wish, desire”.
| Meaning | Wish, desire |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, via Persian and Urdu |
| Written as | तमन्ना |
| Pronunciation | tuh-MUN-naa |
| Tradition | Hindu, Muslim |
| Used in | India, Pakistan, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Tamannaah
Tamanna is an Arabic word, tamannā, meaning 'wish' or 'longing', which came into Hindi and Urdu through Persian and is common in songs and poetry. It is not Sanskrit, despite its use by many Hindu families. The extended spelling Tamannaah is associated with the Indian actress Tamannaah Bhatia, who adopted the longer form. The more usual spellings are Tamanna and Tamana.
Is Tamannaah a Hindu name?
Tamanna has no specific religious meaning. Because it entered Indian languages through Urdu, it is used by both Muslim and Hindu families.
How popular is Tamannaah?
Tamanna is a familiar name in South Asia; the double-a spelling is rare.
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Spellings and variants of Tamannaah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tamannaah mean?
Tamannaah means 'Wish, desire'. It is of Arabic, via Persian and Urdu origin.
Is Tamannaah a Hindu name?
Tamanna has no specific religious meaning. Because it entered Indian languages through Urdu, it is used by both Muslim and Hindu families.
How do you pronounce Tamannaah?
Tamannaah is pronounced tuh-MUN-naa.
Is Tamannaah a boy or girl name?
Tamannaah is usually a girl name.