Tanmoy
Tanmoy is a Hindu boy name of Bengali, from Sanskrit origin, meaning “Absorbed, engrossed”.
| Meaning | Absorbed, engrossed |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Bengali, from Sanskrit |
| Written as | তন্ময় |
| Pronunciation | TON-moy |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Tanmoy
Tanmoy is the Bengali form of Tanmay, from Sanskrit tanmaya, 'made of that', meaning fully absorbed or engrossed. Bengali regularly turns the Sanskrit -maya ending into -moy, as in Chinmoy and Mrinmoy. The name became popular in West Bengal and Bangladesh in the late twentieth century. It suggests deep concentration or devotion. Outside Bengal the same name is usually written Tanmay, and both spellings are pronounced slightly differently.
Is Tanmoy a Hindu name?
Tanmoy is used by Bengali Hindu families. Its sense of total absorption echoes Bengali devotional traditions such as Vaishnava bhakti.
How popular is Tanmoy?
Common among Bengali Hindus; the spelling Tonmoy is also seen in Bangladesh.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tanmoy mean?
Tanmoy means 'Absorbed, engrossed'. It is of Bengali, from Sanskrit origin.
Is Tanmoy a Hindu name?
Tanmoy is used by Bengali Hindu families. Its sense of total absorption echoes Bengali devotional traditions such as Vaishnava bhakti.
How do you pronounce Tanmoy?
Tanmoy is pronounced TON-moy.
Is Tanmoy a boy or girl name?
Tanmoy is usually a boy name.