Tanuja
Sanskrit · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Tanuja
Tanuja is a Sanskrit name composed of "tanu" (body) and "ja" (born/daughter), literally meaning "daughter of the body" or "daughter." The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures, particularly in India, and has been borne by various figures in Hindu mythology and modern Indian society.
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Etymology
Tanuja is a Sanskrit name composed of "tanu" (body) and "ja" (born/daughter), literally meaning "daughter of the body" or "daughter." The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures, particularly in India, and has been borne by various figures in Hindu mythology and modern Indian society.
Tanuja currently ranks #9,475 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1971.
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