Find out how popular the first name Tanara has been for the last 31 years (from 1975 to 2005) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Tanara by gender

Based on the last 31 years of data, Tanara is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2005, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Tanara.

The history of the first name Tanara

The given name Tanara is believed to have originated from the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now central Italy during the 7th to 3rd centuries BCE. It is derived from the Etruscan word "tanara," which meant "beautiful flower" or "blooming." The name was likely used to describe young women who were considered exceptionally beautiful or radiant.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tanara can be found in an Etruscan inscription from the 5th century BCE, which was discovered in the ancient city of Veii. This inscription appears to be a dedication to a woman named Tanara, possibly a priestess or a woman of high social standing.

In ancient Roman literature, there is a reference to a woman named Tanara who was a renowned dancer and performer in the imperial court during the reign of Emperor Nero (54-68 CE). She was praised for her grace and beauty, and her performances were said to have captivated the emperor and his court.

During the Renaissance period, Tanara was a relatively uncommon name, but it was occasionally used by wealthy Italian families. One notable example is Tanara Sforza (1473-1522), a member of the powerful Sforza family and the wife of Galeazzo Pallavicini, a nobleman from Parma.

In the 18th century, a French noblewoman named Tanara de Montmorency (1712-1789) gained fame for her literary salons in Paris, which were attended by some of the most prominent philosophers and writers of the Enlightenment era, including Voltaire and Jean-Jacques Rousseau.

Another notable figure with the name Tanara was Tanara Srinivasan (1916-1999), an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who played a significant role in preserving and promoting the Bharatanatyam dance form. She was awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors, for her contributions to the arts.

While the name Tanara is not as common today as it once was, it remains a beautiful and evocative name with a rich historical heritage, dating back to the ancient Etruscan civilization and carrying connotations of beauty, grace, and artistic expression.

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