Tango

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How to Pronounce Tango

Pronounced TANG-goh /ˈtæŋ.ɡoʊ/Medium

Meaning: Tango is a word-name taken from the tango, the passionate partner dance born in the River Plate region of Argentina and Uruguay. The word's own origin is debated, possibly of African or Spanish root. As a given name it barely surfaces, so it reads as a bold, playful word-name rather than a traditional personal name.Low

In 30 seconds: Tango is a rare word-name from the dramatic Argentine dance, used only fleetingly for girls (said TANG-goh).

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Origin LowAmerican, Spanish

MeaningTango is a word-name taken from the tango, the passionate partner dance born in the River Plate region of Argentina and Uruguay. The word's own origin is debated, possibly of African or Spanish root. As a given name it barely surfaces, so it reads as a bold, playful word-name rather than a traditional personal name.

U.S. rank (1972)#5888 ↘ Falling

1972 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1971

Total births (all-time)≈ 33

History & Origin

Tango is a word-name drawn from the tango, the sultry partner dance that grew up in the River Plate ports of Argentina and Uruguay before conquering the world's dance floors. The word's own root is debated. As a first name it appears only in the briefest of flickers, a bold, novel choice rather than a name with a settled personal meaning.

It barely registered at all, given to only a small handful of girls across a year or two around 1971 and vanishing at once. It stands as one of the rarest word-names of its moment.

Did you know? The tango was born in the port neighborhoods of Buenos Aires and Montevideo before it swept the world's ballrooms, which is the vivid image this word-name borrows.

Overall data confidence 30%

References - Tango — Word-name from the Argentine dance; word's root debated

Variations

TangeeTangaTangela

Nicknames

TangGo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tango mean?

It is a word-name from the tango dance and has no traditional personal meaning; the word's own root is debated.

How do you pronounce Tango?

It's said TANG-goh /ˈtæŋ.ɡoʊ/, two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tango a boy or girl name?

Here Tango is used as a girl's name.

Is Tango a popular name?

No, it is extremely rare, a fleeting word-name used for only a tiny handful of girls.