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Tiaan
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How to Pronounce Tiaan
Pronounced TEE-ahn /ˈtiː.ɑːn/Medium
Meaning: An Afrikaans short form of Christiaan, 'follower of Christ; Christian.' Popular in South Africa. Warm and modern.Low
In 30 seconds: An Afrikaans favorite: Tiaan shortens Christiaan, 'follower of Christ' (said 'TEE-ahn'). Warm and modern.
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Origin MediumAfrikaans
MeaningAn Afrikaans short form of Christiaan, 'follower of Christ; Christian.' Popular in South Africa. Warm and modern.
History & Origin
Tiaan is an Afrikaans short form of Christiaan, 'follower of Christ,' popular in South Africa. It reads warm and modern, and is rare in the U.S. (said 'TEE-ahn').
It appears only rarely in the U.S., much more familiar in South Africa. Rare, warm, and modern.
Did you know? Tiaan is an Afrikaans short form of Christiaan, 'follower of Christ' — a warm, modern name much loved in South Africa (said 'TEE-ahn').
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References — Tiaan — Afrikaans short form of Christiaan; 'follower of Christ'
Variations
TianTiannChristiaan
Nicknames
TiaTian
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Tiaan mean?
Tiaan is an Afrikaans short form of Christiaan, meaning 'follower of Christ.'
How do you pronounce Tiaan?
It's said TEE-ahn /ˈtiː.ɑːn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Tiaan a boy or girl name?
Tiaan is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Tiaan?
Tiaan is a rare name in the U.S.