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Tanya

TAHN-yuh

Tanya (noun) means a short form of the female names Tatiana or Tetyana. Example: “Her friends have always called her Tanya rather than her full name.”

noun
1
A short form of the female names Tatiana or Tetyana.
"Her friends have always called her Tanya rather than her full name."
2
A foundational text of Chabad Hasidic Jewish philosophy, written by Shneur Zalman of Liadi and first published in 1797.
"Students of Chabad philosophy study the Tanya closely."

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In plain EnglishUsually just a girl's name, though capitalised it can refer to a key religious text in Chabad Judaism.

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Etymology

Borrowed from the Russian pet form of Tatiana.

Origin: Russian

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Tanya” mean?

The word “Tanya” means a short form of the female names Tatiana or Tetyana. In plain terms, usually just a girl's name, though capitalised it can refer to a key religious text in Chabad Judaism.

How do you pronounce “Tanya”?

“Tanya” is pronounced TAHN-yuh (/ˈtɑnjə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Tanya” in a sentence?

Here is “Tanya” used in a sentence: “Her friends have always called her Tanya rather than her full name.”

What part of speech is “Tanya”?

“Tanya” is a noun.

Where does the word “Tanya” come from?

The word “Tanya” comes from Russian. Borrowed from the Russian pet form of Tatiana.

Is “Tanya” a common word?

“Tanya” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Tanya” have?

“Tanya” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a short form of the female names Tatiana or Tetyana.

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