Tania

/ˈtɑniə/ noun

Definition

A feminine given name, with roots in Russian and other Slavic languages.

Etymology

Russian diminutive of 'Tatiana,' derived from the Latin 'Tatianus.' The name traveled through Slavic regions and is now used internationally.

Kelly Says

Tania is a perfect example of how names travel between cultures—it started as a Roman name (Tatianus), became Russian (Tatiana), and got shortened into the more familiar Tania used worldwide.

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