Is Tamanna an Arabic name? What does it mean? Read on to find out more, including the meaning of the name Tamanna, its origin, pronunciation and if relevant, popularity.
What does Tamanna mean in Arabic?
Tamanna means wish, desire.
It originates from the Arabic root word م-ن-ا (M N A).
Tamanna is mostly associated with Persian origins, and many are surprised to learn it actually originates from Arabic. The root word ‘M N A’ is the same root used for the names Mona, Mounia and Umniya.
Interestingly, the word itself is not used as much in Arabic as it is in Persian, Urdu and Hindi. It makes a frequent appearance in poetry, literature and modern day music in South Asia. As a name, it is also significantly more popular in Central and South Asian than in Arabic-speaking countries.
Tamanna is a female name.
Popularity of the name Tamanna
Tamanna ranks as the 31st most popular name in Bangladesh. In the UK, Tamanna peaked in popularity in the late 90s/early 00s, but has since declined in popularity.
How to write Tamanna in Arabic:
Tamanna is written as تمنا
How to pronounce Tamanna:
Tamanna is pronounced Tamm-menn-naa.
Spelling variations of Tamanna
Tamana, Temenna, Temanna