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Name Origin

Tanya is a feminine given name of Russian origin. It is a diminutive of Tatiana, meaning 'fairy queen' or 'to found'.

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Famous People

Tanya Tucker (1958-)

Country music singer

  • Chart-topping country hits
  • Grammy Award nominee
  • Country Music Hall of Fame inductee

Tanya Donelly (1966-)

Singer-songwriter, musician

  • Frontwoman of Throwing Muses and Belly
  • Critically acclaimed solo career
  • Influential figure in alternative rock