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Name Origin

Tia is a feminine given name of Spanish and Portuguese origin, often considered a diminutive of names like Matilde or Octavia. It means 'aunt' in both languages.

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Famous People

Tia Mowry (1978-)

Actress

  • Starred in the sitcom 'Sister, Sister'
  • Appeared in films like 'The Hot Chick' and 'Baggage Claim'

Tia Carrere (1967-)

Actress and Singer

  • Won a Grammy Award for her role in the musical 'Wayne's World'
  • Appeared in films like 'True Lies' and 'Rising Sun'

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