تمنا

Tamannah

girlUrdu / Persian, from Arabic

Tamannah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Wish, aspiration, longing”.

MeaningWish, aspiration, longing
GenderGirl
OriginUrdu / Persian, from Arabic
Arabic spellingتمنا
Pronunciationta-MUN-nah
Arabic rootم ن ي (m-n-y) — to wish, to hope
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Tamannah

Tamannah is an alternative spelling of Tamanna, the Persian and Urdu word for a wish or aspiration. The final -h is added in English spelling and does not change the pronunciation. It is used mainly by South Asian Muslim families, including those abroad.

Is Tamannah a Muslim name?

Yes. Tamannah is used by Muslims, mainly in South Asia. It is a Persian-Urdu word with an Arabic root, meaning wish.

Where is the name Tamannah used?

Found mostly in Pakistan, India and the South Asian diaspora.

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Spellings and variants of Tamannah

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tamannah mean?

Tamannah means 'Wish, aspiration, longing'. It comes from Urdu / Persian, from Arabic.

Is Tamannah a Muslim name?

Yes. Tamannah is used by Muslims, mainly in South Asia. It is a Persian-Urdu word with an Arabic root, meaning wish.

How do you write Tamannah in Arabic?

Tamannah is written تمنا in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Tamannah?

Tamannah is pronounced ta-MUN-nah.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.