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Tenna

Derived from the Arabic word meaning 'panther' or 'leopard,' this name signifies strength, agility, and a noble spirit. It suggests a personality that is fierce yet graceful, possessing a natural charisma and a protective instinct towards loved ones.

Key Stats

Total births559
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year1961
Peak generationBoomer
First recorded1957
Most recent1968
Syllables2
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

TX — 38%TN — 25%IN — 12%AL — 12%KY — 12%

Notable People

Nymeir Pollard (Notable collegiate football player) · Namir Smallwood (Acclaimed stage and screen actor in 'American Rust') · Namir Abdel Messeeh (Renowned filmmaker of 'The Virgin, the Copts and Me') · Namir Al-Akabi (Prominent entrepreneur and business leader) · Namir Shammas (Prolific author and computer engineer)

Nicknames & Diminutives

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