Tanga
t(a)-nga,
tan-ga
US Popularity:11163
Origin:Swahili
Other Origin(s):Persian
Meaning:Sail; A city and region in Tanzania; A silver coin
If you want a name for baby that has an air of mystery surrounding it, Tanga is a beautiful choice. A gender-neutral moniker, Tanga has roots in Tanzania and Tajikistan. The port and capital city of the Tanga Region gets its name from the Swahili word for “sail.” A tanga is also “a silver coin” in Persian, which was used in Tajikistan. If you are a fan of New Japan Pro-Wrestling, the moniker may sound familiar as Tanga Loa is a professional wrestler in the sport. He took his title from the Tongan mythological family Tangaloa. With such a variety of roots, baby Tanga will have plenty to be inspired by.
How Popular Is The Name Tanga?
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
1990
Gender:
Girl
#12789
in 1990
- 2526
from 1981
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