Tamannah
Tamannah is a Muslim girl name of Urdu / Persian, from Arabic origin, meaning “Wish, aspiration, longing”.
| Meaning | Wish, aspiration, longing |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Urdu / Persian, from Arabic |
| Written as | تمنا |
| Pronunciation | ta-MUN-nah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Tamannah
Tamannah is simply Tamanna with an extra letter, a word Persian and Urdu speakers use for a hope or aspiration. The word ultimately goes back to Arabic and to the root m-n-y, which is about wishing. That final -h is a habit of English spelling and makes no difference to how the name sounds. South Asian Muslim families use it most, both in their home countries and abroad.
Is Tamannah a Muslim name?
Mainly South Asian Muslims choose Tamannah, a word shared by Persian and Urdu that grew from an Arabic root for wishing.
How popular is Tamannah?
It is found mostly in Pakistan, India and the South Asian diaspora.
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Spellings and variants of Tamannah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tamannah mean?
Tamannah means 'Wish, aspiration, longing'. It is of Urdu / Persian, from Arabic origin.
Is Tamannah a Muslim name?
Mainly South Asian Muslims choose Tamannah, a word shared by Persian and Urdu that grew from an Arabic root for wishing.
How do you pronounce Tamannah?
Tamannah is pronounced ta-MUN-nah.
Is Tamannah a boy or girl name?
Tamannah is usually a girl name.