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Tamzen

Quick answerTamzen is a Cornish diminutive form of the name Thomasina, derived from the Aramaic name Thomas meaning "twin." The name is primarily used in Cornwall, England, and reflects Cornish linguistic and cultural traditions, with historical usage concentrated in Southwest England.

Aramaic via Cornish · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#16,044
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year1956
Syllables2
OriginAramaic via Cornish
LanguageCornish
CultureCornish
Letters6
Numerology7 Chaldean 8
Global rank#2,436

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Tamzen

Tamzen is a Cornish diminutive form of the name Thomasina, derived from the Aramaic name Thomas meaning "twin." The name is primarily used in Cornwall, England, and reflects Cornish linguistic and cultural traditions, with historical usage concentrated in Southwest England.

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Etymology

Tamzen is a Cornish diminutive form of the name Thomasina, derived from the Aramaic name Thomas meaning "twin." The name is primarily used in Cornwall, England, and reflects Cornish linguistic and cultural traditions, with historical usage concentrated in Southwest England.

Tamzen currently ranks #16,044 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1956.

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