Origin and Meaning of Tanita
Meaning & Origin
Valuable or precious
Origin: Hebrew - Derived from the Hebrew name Tani which means 'to be precious', and is often considered a diminutive form of names like Tanisha.
Interesting Facts
- Tanita is a variant of the name Tanisha, which gained popularity in African-American communities in the late 20th century.
- While mainly found in English-speaking countries, the name has roots and usage in various cultures with slight variations in spelling and pronunciation.
- Notable bearers of the name include Tanita Tikaram, a British-Fijian singer-songwriter known for her distinctive voice and hits in the late 1980s.
- The name Tanita saw fluctuating popularity in the United States, especially during the 1970s and 1980s, but has since declined.
- Related names include Tanisha, Tanika, and Tanya, all of which share similar phonetic components and meanings.