Tanna as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Tanna

What is the meaning of the name Tanna ?

The baby name Tanna is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced TAN-uh (IPA: /ˈtænə/).

Tanna is Aramaic, English, Hebrew in Origin.

Tanna is a feminine given name with several roots. In Jewish tradition, a tanna (from Aramaic/late Hebrew) is an early rabbinic sage whose teachings form the Mishnah; the underlying verb means “to recite” or “teach,” so the name carries senses of teacher, scholar, or learned one. In broader European usage, Tanna can also be treated as a variant of Tana or Tanya, themselves diminutives of Tatiana, a Roman-era name ultimately linked to the clan name Tatius.

Used in the English-speaking world mainly since the mid–20th century, Tanna reads modern and streamlined while evoking intellectual heritage. It appears sporadically across cultures and occasionally in Jewish families as an honorific choice. Variants and related forms include Tana, Tannah, Tania, Tanya, Tanis, Tannis, Tatiana, and Tatyana. The compact shape invites simple nicknames such as Tan or Tani.