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Name of the Phoenician deity who was the patron of Carthage, goddess of the moon, and a fertility figure. Variations include Tanit, Tanis, and Tanitha. The name is frequently misinterpreted to be an Irish name meaning "estate." Despite this august heritage, the original form of the name is a bit lispy for use in modern English-speaking lands.

Famous People Named Tanith

Tanith Belbin, Canadian-American Olympic ice dancer who represents the United States
Tanith Lee, English author

Pop Culture References for the Name Tanith

Tanita, Tanitha