Tanith

Phoenician
"serpent lady"

Tanith Origin and Meaning

The name Tanith is a girl's name of Ancient_Languages/Civilizations origin meaning "serpent lady".

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.

Tanith Popularity

Famous People Named Tanith

  • Tanith Jessica Louise Belbin WhiteCanadian,American Olympic ice dancer
  • Tanith LeeEnglish novelist
  • Tanith MaxwellSouth African marathoner
  • Tanith CareyEnglish novelist and journalist

Tanith in Pop Culture

  • TanithCarthaginian goddess of love
  • Tanith Lowcharacter in the "Skulduggery Pleasant" book series
  • Tanithmale character in the Stargate series
  • Tanithplanet in the Warhammer 40,000 series