Tanya Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Tanya Name at a Glance

Name	Tanya
Meaning	Diminutive of Tatiana: Name in honour of an early Christian martyr.
Origin	Russian
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Tanya Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Tanya means “Diminutive of Tatiana: Name in honour of an early Christian martyr”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Tanya Name Origin

Our database records Tanya under Russian origin. Browse more Russian baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Tanya a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Tanya is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Tanya

When considering Tanya for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.