Tani
Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Tani
Tani derives from Sanskrit and means "stretched" or "extended," rooted in the verb "tan" meaning to spread or extend.
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Etymology
Tani derives from Sanskrit and means "stretched" or "extended," rooted in the verb "tan" meaning to spread or extend. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with historical significance in Sanskrit literature and Hindu naming traditions.
Tani currently ranks #13,061 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1963.
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