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Tanush

♂ Boy

Pronounced tə-NOOSH /təˈnuʃ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit tanush, 'beautiful; small, delicate' — also a name of Lord KrishnaMedium

In 30 seconds: Beautiful and beloved: Tanush is Sanskrit for 'beautiful, delicate' — and a name of Krishna. Soft, divine, and warm.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit tanush, 'beautiful; small, delicate' — also a name of Lord Krishna
U.S. rank (2025)#7626 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 491

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200820032025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Tanush comes from Sanskrit tanush, 'beautiful; small, delicate' — also a name of Lord Krishna. A soft, divine name across India.

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, beautiful at the root, and divine.

Did you know? Tanush means 'beautiful; small, delicate' in Sanskrit — and is a name of Lord Krishna; a soft, divine, modern Indian name.
Overall data confidence 75%
Sanskrit references — tanush — etymology

Variations

TanishTanysh

Nicknames

Tanu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tanush mean?

Tanush is Sanskrit for 'beautiful; small, delicate' — a name of Krishna.

How do you pronounce Tanush?

It's said tə-NOOSH /təˈnuʃ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Tanush a boy or girl name?

Tanush is a boy's name.

How popular is Tanush?

Tanush is a rare name in the U.S.

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