Tanita

Phoenician

"serpent lady"

Tanita Origin and Meaning

The name Tanita is a girl's name.

Tanita is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Sanskrit, it relates to 'tanu' meaning 'slender' or 'delicate,' while in some African cultures it can mean 'dancing star.' The name gained some recognition in Western countries partly through Tanita Tikaram, a British pop singer of Indo-Fijian descent who rose to fame in the late 1980s. With its melodic three syllables and gentle sound, Tanita has an exotic yet accessible quality. Though never extremely common in English-speaking countries, it maintains steady usage as a distinctive choice. The name blends softness with a subtle strength, appealing to parents seeking something uncommon yet pronounceable with cross-cultural appeal.

Famous People Named Tanita

• Tanita Tikaram German,British pop singer
• Presley Tanita Reed (b. 1989) daughter of singer Tanya Tucker and Ben Reed