Thana
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
Popularity & facts
Relative popularity index, 2010–2025Popularity over time
Popularity indexHistorical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Thana
Thana means "praise" or "gratitude" and derives from the Arabic root ث-ن-ي (th-n-y), which relates to commendation and acknowledgment.
Cross-referenced with Wikidata/Wikipedia. AI-assisted, community-reviewable. Suggest an improvement.
Etymology
Thana means "praise" or "gratitude" and derives from the Arabic root ث-ن-ي (th-n-y), which relates to commendation and acknowledgment. The name is primarily used in Islamic, Arabic, and South Asian cultures, with historical usage across Muslim-majority regions and communities.
Thana currently ranks #19,832 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1950.
Contribute to this name
Help improve this page with a meaning, origin, or correction—and get credited as a contributor.
Share your knowledge about this name—meaning, origin, pronunciation, or correction. Your contribution is reviewed and credited with your name.
Login to contributeWe use Google & Facebook login — no password needed.
Sibling name ideas
Islamic names that sit beautifully beside ThanaSimilar names you might like
Names starting with TMore names starting with T
- Taig
- Tahj
- Tahel
- Tahia
- Tabu
- Tahina
- Taimoor
- Tahnee
- Tahera
- Taelynn
- Taiyo
- Taira
- Taisiya
- Tajveer
- Tahani
- Tahmina
- Taher
- Tahsin
🧬 See Thana's popularity the year you were born →
🔢 Get Thana's free numerology report card →
💫 Is Thana your name? Get your free “My name means…” card →
👶 Have a Thana already? Find sibling names that fit →
💬 Does Thana go with your surname? Check the rhythm, rhyme and initials →
Names that sound like Thana
Phonetic match, not just spelling"Timo is a diminutive form of Timothy, derived from the Greek name Timotheos (Τιμόθεος), which combines "timē" (honor) and "theos"…"
"Thanh means "clear," "pure," or "serene" and derives from Vietnamese, with roots in Sino-Vietnamese characters (清 or 青)."
"Tiina is a Finnish diminutive form of Christina, derived from the Latin name Christiana, which means "follower of Christ" and…"
"Tommy is a diminutive form of Thomas, derived from the Aramaic name Toma, meaning "twin." The name entered English-speaking cultures…"
"Tymon is a Polish diminutive form of Timothy, derived from the Greek name Timotheos, which means "honoring God" or "one…"
"Tina is a diminutive form of Christina, derived from the Latin "Christiana," meaning "follower of Christ" or "Christian." The name…"
"Tatiane is a feminine form derived from the Latin name Tatianus, which comes from the Roman family name Tatius, likely…"
"Tim is a shortened form of Timothy, which derives from the Greek name Timotheos (Τιμόθεος), composed of timē (honor) and…"
"Tania is a diminutive form of Tatiana, derived from the Latin name Tatianus, which likely originates from the Roman family…"
"Teemu is a Finnish diminutive form of Timo, which derives from the Greek name Timotheos (Τιμόθεος), meaning "honoring God" or…"
"Tom is a diminutive form of Thomas, which derives from the Aramaic name Tōmā (תומא), meaning "twin." The name has…"
"Toni is a diminutive form of Antonius, derived from the Latin family name Antonius, which likely means "priceless" or "of…"