Tanith

Phoenician
"serpent lady"

Tanith Origin and Meaning

The name Tanith is a girl's name of Ancient_Languages/Civilizations origin meaning "serpent lady".

Name of the Phoenician deity who was the patron of Carthage, goddess of the moon, and a fertility figure. Variations include Tanit, Tanis, and Tanitha. The name is frequently misinterpreted to be an Irish name meaning "estate." Despite this august heritage, the original form of the name is a bit lispy for use in modern English-speaking lands.

Tanith Popularity

Famous People Named Tanith

  • Tanith Jessica Louise Belbin White
    Canadian,American Olympic ice dancer
  • Tanith Lee
    English novelist
  • Tanith Maxwell
    South African marathoner
  • Tanith Carey
    English novelist and journalist

Tanith in Pop Culture

  • Tanith
    Carthaginian goddess of love
  • Tanith Low
    character in the "Skulduggery Pleasant" book series
  • Tanith
    male character in the Stargate series
  • Tanith
    planet in the Warhammer 40,000 series