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Tatiana

“feminine form of Tatianus, from the Roman family name Tatius”

About the name Tatiana

Tatiana comes from Tatianus, a Roman name derived from Tatius, the family name of the Sabine king Titus Tatius. It spread in the Orthodox world through Saint Tatiana of Rome, an early martyr. Her feast became Tatiana Day in Russia, celebrated as a students’ holiday because Moscow University was founded on that day. Alexander Pushkin made the name famous through Tatiana Larina, the heroine of Eugene Onegin.

Meaning
feminine form of Tatianus, from the Roman family name Tatius
Origin
Latin/Russian
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
ta-TYAH-nah(3 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • Tatyana
  • Tatianah

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Middle names for Tatiana

  • Tatiana Marie
  • Tatiana Elise
  • Tatiana Rose
  • Tatiana Alexandra
  • Tatiana Nadine

Questions about Tatiana

What does Tatiana mean?
Tatiana is a Latin name meaning "feminine form of Tatianus, from the Roman family name Tatius".
How do you pronounce Tatiana?
Tatiana is pronounced ta-TYAH-nah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
What are variants of Tatiana?
Variants of Tatiana include Tatyana, Tatianah.

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