Tanju
Persian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Tanju
Tanju is a Turkish given name derived from the Persian elements "tan" (body) and "ju" (soul), meaning "body and soul" or collectively "essence." The name is primarily used in Turkish and Central Asian cultures, with roots in Persian linguistic influence that spread through Ottoman and Turkic traditions.
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Etymology
Tanju is a Turkish given name derived from the Persian elements "tan" (body) and "ju" (soul), meaning "body and soul" or collectively "essence." The name is primarily used in Turkish and Central Asian cultures, with roots in Persian linguistic influence that spread through Ottoman and Turkic traditions.
Tanju currently ranks #2,685 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1989.
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