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Tania

GirlRussian/Italian/Spanish

Tania is a girl name of Russian/Italian/Spanish origin meaning "Fairy queen, or peaceful".

About this name

Gender
Girl
Language
Russian/Italian/Spanish
Religion
Christian
Popularity
7 / 100
Syllables
2
Length
5 letters
Meaning
Fairy queen, or peaceful
Etymology
Short form of Russian Tatyana, from ancient Roman family name Tatianus, or derived from Italian/Spanish variant of Tania, from Russian Tatyana meaning 'fairy queen', or derived from Latin word 'taniam' meaning 'peaceful'.

Famous People Named Tania

  • Tania RaymondeAmerican actress
  • Tania BrugueraCuban installation and performance artist (born 1968)
  • TaniaIndian actress known for her work in Punjabi cinema
  • Tania RussofLatvian-Russian pornographic actress, born 1974

Frequently Asked Questions About Tania

What does the name Tania mean?

Tania means "Fairy queen, or peaceful", and is of Russian/Italian/Spanish origin.

What is the origin of the name Tania?

Tania originates from Russian/Italian/Spanish, commonly used in Europe/South America.

Is Tania a boy or girl name?

Tania is typically used as a girl name.

What religion is the name Tania associated with?

Tania is associated with Christian.

Are there famous people named Tania?

Yes — notable people named Tania include Tania Raymonde (American actress), Tania Bruguera (Cuban installation and performance artist, born 1968), Tania (Indian actress known for her work in Punjabi cinema) and Tania Russof (Latvian-Russian pornographic actress).

Last updated: June 2026