Tanai: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: t-ahn-ah-ee
Origin: Japan
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: East Asia
Meaning: Of

Tanai 'does not have a documented primary origin in Japan according to the available evidence. The statement should clarify that there is no evidence provided for the phonetic representation of 'Tanai 'as 丹治. The actual meaning of 'Tanai 'is related to the name 'Tanaijah, 'which means 'God is gracious'or 'God is merciful. 'Historically, the use of the name Tanai has been relatively rare in Japan, and its significance is largely tied to its unique phonetic representation. Over time, the name has maintained its cultural significance within Japanese communities, particularly in regions where it is most prevalent.

Tanai Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Tanai is currently #30413 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Tanai is currently #17602 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Tanai is currently #14931 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Tanai is currently #8594 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names

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