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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, Producer

  • Known for her role as Tia Landry in the sitcom 'Sister, Sister'
  • Starred in other television series like 'The Game' and 'Family Reunion'

Tia Carrere (1966-)

Actress, Singer, Model

  • Won a Grammy Award for Best Hawaiian Music Album in 2009
  • Known for her roles in films like 'Wayne's World' and 'True Lies'

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