Tia (name)
Tia is a usually feminine given name with diverse, unrelated origins from multiple cultures. It might have originated as a short form of names containing the word element tia or thea. The word tía is coincidentally the Portuguese and Spanish word for aunt. Some parents might have used the name in reference to the alcoholic beverage Tia Maria. Tiana might be an extended version of the name. Tia is the goddess of peaceful death in Haida mythology. Tia was also the name of an ancient Egyptian princess who lived during the 19th Dynasty. The meaning of her name possibly referred to royal status. In some cultures, including the Ancient Egyptian and Maori. Tia has also been used as a male name.
Pronunciation | TEE-ə |
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Gender | Primarily feminine |
Language(s) | Various |
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Meaning | Various |
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Related names | Alethea, Althea, Anthea, Cristiana, Cynthia, Dorothea, Dorothy, Hypatia, Laetitia, Letitia, Lucretia, Tatiana, Taya, Tayah, Tea, Téa, Teah, Teya, Teyah, Thea, Theia, Theodora, Theodosia, Tiana, Tianna, Tiara, Tiya, Tíyà, Tiyah |
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