Tanaji
Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Tanaji
Tanaji is a Sanskrit name derived from "Tana" (meaning stretched or extended) and "ji" (a diminutive suffix), collectively meaning "one who stretches" or "the extended one." The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures, particularly in Maharashtra, and is most notably associated with Tanaji Malusare, a 17th-century Marathi warrior and military commander under Shivaji Maharaj who became a legendary figure in Marathi history.
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Etymology
Tanaji is a Sanskrit name derived from "Tana" (meaning stretched or extended) and "ji" (a diminutive suffix), collectively meaning "one who stretches" or "the extended one." The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures, particularly in Maharashtra, and is most notably associated with Tanaji Malusare, a 17th-century Marathi warrior and military commander under Shivaji Maharaj who became a legendary figure in Marathi history.
Tanaji currently ranks #1,464 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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