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Tanaz: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
“coquettish; charming (proposed)”
طناز
What Tanaz means
Tanaz (طناز, Persian طناز) is a Parsi girl’s name that is most often explained as “coquettish; charming (proposed)”. Sources disagree; see below. Source: Steingass, Comprehensive Persian–English Dictionary, طناز.
Tanaz at a glance
- Meaning
- coquettish; charming (proposed)
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Persian
- Faith
- Parsi
- Say it
- ta-naaz
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- First letter
- T · ط
Meaning of Tanaz
- In English
- coquettish; charming (proposed)
- اردو میں معنی
- ناز و ادا والی، دلکش (تجویز کردہ)
Origin and history of Tanaz
Meaning disputed
Often linked with Persian ṭannāz 'coquettish, playful' (Steingass), but it is not certain that the Parsi name comes from this word.
The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source.
How to say and write Tanaz
- Say it
- ta-naaz2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Tanaz
- Urdu
- طناز
- Other spellings
- Tannaz
- Themes
- Beauty
Sibling names for Tanaz
Parsi boy names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Tanaz.
- Manekمانکa rubyBoySanskrit
- Tehmtonتہمتنstrong-bodied; mightyBoyPersian
- Tirdadتیردادgiven by TirBoyPersian
- Adarbadآذربادprotected by fireBoyPersian
- Ardavanاردوانprotector of truthBoyPersian
- Ardeshirاردشیرwhose rule is through truthBoyPersian
- Armanآرمانa wish; a longing; an idealBoyPersian
- Arshamآرشامhaving a hero's strengthBoyPersian
Names like Tanaz
- Banafshehبنفشہthe violetGirlPersian
- Behnazبہنازof the best grace (proposed)GirlPersian
- Delbarدلبرheart-ravishing; belovedGirlPersian
- Delnazدلنازthe heart's delight (proposed)GirlPersian
- FirozaفیروزہturquoiseGirlPersian
- Lalehلالہthe tulipGirlPersian
- Mahrukhماہ رخmoon-facedGirlPersian
- Mahzarinماہزرینgolden moon (proposed)GirlPersian
- Mehernazمہرنازgrace of the sun (proposed)GirlPersian
- MojganمژگانeyelashesGirlPersian
Names that sound like Tanaz
Questions about the name Tanaz
What does the name Tanaz mean?
Tanaz means “coquettish; charming (proposed)”. This meaning is disputed; sources disagree. In Urdu: ناز و ادا والی، دلکش (تجویز کردہ). Source: Steingass, Comprehensive Persian–English Dictionary (1892).
Is Tanaz a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Tanaz is a girl’s name.
Is Tanaz a Parsi name?
Yes. Tanaz is used by Parsi families. It is of Persian origin. Often linked with Persian ṭannāz 'coquettish, playful' (Steingass), but it is not certain that the Parsi name comes from this word.
How do you pronounce Tanaz?
Say it “ta-naaz”: 2 syllables.
How do you write Tanaz in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Tanaz is written طناز.
What are other spellings of Tanaz?
Tanaz is also spelled Tannaz.
Is the meaning of Tanaz verified?
Meaning disputed. The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.