Таня

Tanya

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Tanya is a Christian girl name of Russian, from Latin origin, meaning “Short form of Tatiana”.

MeaningShort form of Tatiana
GenderGirl
OriginRussian, from Latin
Written asТаня
PronunciationTAHN-yuh
TraditionChristian, Modern & Classic
Used inRussia, United States, India, United Kingdom

Meaning and origin of Tanya

Tanya began as the Russian pet form of Tatiana, a name that goes back to the Roman family name Tatius, whose meaning is unknown. It spread to the English-speaking world in the twentieth century and became popular in the 1970s. In India Tanya is also widely used and is sometimes linked to Sanskrit tanaya, 'daughter', though the name itself came from Russian. The 'fairy queen' meaning sometimes given is a confusion with Titania.

Is Tanya a Christian name?

Through Tatiana, the name honours Saint Tatiana of Rome, an early martyr venerated especially in the Orthodox Church. In other settings it is used as a secular name.

How popular is Tanya?

Well known worldwide; peaked in English-speaking countries in the 1970s and 1980s and remains common in India.

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Spellings and variants of Tanya

TaniaTatianaTanjaTonya

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tanya mean?

Tanya means 'Short form of Tatiana'. It is of Russian, from Latin origin.

Is Tanya a Christian name?

Through Tatiana, the name honours Saint Tatiana of Rome, an early martyr venerated especially in the Orthodox Church. In other settings it is used as a secular name.

How do you pronounce Tanya?

Tanya is pronounced TAHN-yuh.

Is Tanya a boy or girl name?

Tanya is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.