Tau
tau
US Popularity:22742
Origin:African
Meaning:Lion; To reach; Mark, sign
Tau is a baby boy name that has traveled far and wide with multiple origins and meanings. In Tswana and Sotho, Tau carries its pride and strength with the meaning of “lion.” While baby might be the king of their own jungle, Tau also has roots in German from the word taka, meaning “to reach.” It’s also found in Greek, where it is the 19th letter of the alphabet, and in Hebrew from taw or tav, where it is the last letter of the alphabet and means “mark” or “sign.” So, if you’re looking for a sign that you should give baby a name that pays homage to their roots, Tau will help the baby shake out their mane in no time.
How Popular Is The Name Tau?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Tau is currently #3993 on The Bump
Boy:Tau is currently #2229 on The Bump Boy Names
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2018
#11965
in 2018
+ 2059
from 2017
Sources
Behind the Name, Tau, April 2024
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 537
Online Etymology Dictionary, tau, January 2024
Ancient Hebrew Research Center, Tav
Name Doctor, Tau
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