تمنا

Tamannah

girlUrdu / PersianMuslim

Tamannah is a Muslim girl name of Urdu / Persian, from Arabic origin, meaning “Wish, aspiration, longing”.

MeaningWish, aspiration, longing
GenderGirl
OriginUrdu / Persian, from Arabic
Written asتمنا
Pronunciationta-MUN-nah
TraditionMuslim
Used inPakistan, 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.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.