noun
Uncommon
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."
How to use Tanya
Learner’s notesIn 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.
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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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