Tatiana
Tatiana is a Christian girl name of Latin, via Russian origin, meaning “From the Roman family Tatius”.
| Meaning | From the Roman family Tatius |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Latin, via Russian |
| Written as | Татьяна |
| Pronunciation | tah-TYAH-nah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Russia, Ukraine, Colombia, Brazil |
Meaning and origin of Tatiana
Tatiana is the feminine of the Latin Tatianus, derived from Tatius, a Roman family name linked to Titus Tatius, a legendary Sabine king. The original meaning of Tatius is unknown, so the 'father' meaning sometimes given is a folk guess based on the word tata. Saint Tatiana of Rome, a third-century martyr, is venerated in the Orthodox Church. Pushkin's heroine Tatyana Larina in Eugene Onegin made it a beloved Russian name.
Is Tatiana a Christian name?
Tatiana honours Saint Tatiana, an early Roman martyr whose feast on 25 January is also celebrated in Russia as Students' Day.
How popular is Tatiana?
Common in Russia and Eastern Europe and also used across Latin America.
Gifts with the name Tatiana
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Tatiana
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tatiana mean?
Tatiana means 'From the Roman family Tatius'. It is of Latin, via Russian origin.
Is Tatiana a Christian name?
Tatiana honours Saint Tatiana, an early Roman martyr whose feast on 25 January is also celebrated in Russia as Students' Day.
How do you pronounce Tatiana?
Tatiana is pronounced tah-TYAH-nah.
Is Tatiana a boy or girl name?
Tatiana is usually a girl name.