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.

Popularity of the name Tanith

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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

The name 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