Tamanah
Tamanah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Wish, desire, longing”.
| Meaning | Wish, desire, longing |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian / Urdu, from Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | تمنا |
| Pronunciation | ta-MUN-nah |
| Arabic root | م ن ي (m-n-y) — to wish, desire |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Tamanah
Tamanah is a spelling of Tamanna, the Persian and Urdu word for 'wish' or 'longing', taken from the Arabic tamannī. It is a popular girls' name in Afghanistan, Pakistan, India and Bangladesh. In Arabic the word usually appears as a verb or noun rather than a name, so the name itself is a South and Central Asian usage.
Is Tamanah a Muslim name?
Yes. Tamanah (Tamanna) comes from Arabic through Persian and Urdu and means 'wish'; it is widely used by Muslim families in South Asia and Afghanistan.
Where is the name Tamanah used?
Used in Afghanistan, Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tamanah mean?
Tamanah means 'Wish, desire, longing'. It comes from Persian / Urdu, from Arabic.
Is Tamanah a Muslim name?
Yes. Tamanah (Tamanna) comes from Arabic through Persian and Urdu and means 'wish'; it is widely used by Muslim families in South Asia and Afghanistan.
How do you write Tamanah in Arabic?
Tamanah is written تمنا in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Tamanah?
Tamanah is pronounced ta-MUN-nah.