Meaning: Tanis is best known as the Greek name of an ancient Egyptian city in the Nile delta; some connect it to the Phoenician-Punic goddess Tanit. As a given name its exact route is uncertain, which we note.Low
In 30 seconds: A place-name with old-world weight: Tanis was a great Egyptian city (said 'TAN-iss'). Its route into given-name use is uncertain, which we note.
MeaningTanis is best known as the Greek name of an ancient Egyptian city in the Nile delta; some connect it to the Phoenician-Punic goddess Tanit. As a given name its exact route is uncertain, which we note.
Tanis comes to us as the Greek name for an ancient Egyptian delta city, tied in some readings to the goddess Tanit. As a modern given name it is rare and evocative; its route is uncertain, which we note (said 'TAN-iss').
It appears only rarely as a boys' name in the U.S. Rare, ancient-flavored, and crisp.
Did you know? Tanis was one of ancient Egypt's capitals in the Nile delta — its royal tombs later yielded stunning treasures. As a name its route is uncertain, which we note (said 'TAN-iss').
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References — Tanis — Greek name of ancient Egyptian city; goddess Tanit link; routes uncertain
