Tanit

Phoenician

"serpent lady"

Tanit Origin and Meaning

The name Tanit is a girl's name meaning "serpent lady".

Name of the Phoenician deity who was the patron of Carthage, goddess of the moon, and a fertility figure. Variations include Tanith, 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.