Tannis at a glance
- Meaning
- Ambition
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Religion
- Hindu
- Gender
- boy
- Pronunciation
- TA-nnis
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- uncommon
- Variants & Spellings
- Tanish, Tanysh, Taaneesh, Taannish, Tanys, Tanisi
Lucky details for Tannis
- Number
- 2
- Color
- Pearl White
- Stone
- Moonstone
- Flower
- Jasmine
- Day
- Monday
- Planet
- Moon
- Zodiac
- Cancer
- Metal
- Silver
Tannis is a Sanskrit name meaning “ambition”. It is a spelling variant of Tanish and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Tannis for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with gentle, intuitive, deeply people-centred. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Tannis reduce to 2, a number linked with Moon and with people who are empathetic, diplomatic, a wonderful listener and peacemaker.
Numerology
Chaldean value 2 — Gentle, intuitive, deeply people-centred.
Personality
Gentle, intuitive, deeply people-centred
Positive Traits
Empathetic, diplomatic, a wonderful listener and peacemaker
Negative Traits
Sensitive to criticism and can take things to heart
Career Suggestions
Counselling, teaching, nursing, hospitality, the arts
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FAQs about the name Tannis
What does the name Tannis mean?
Tannis means “ambition” and comes from a Sanskrit root.
Is Tannis a boy or girl name?
Tannis is most often used as a boy name today.
How do you pronounce Tannis?
Tannis is pronounced TA-nnis (2 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Tannis?
The lucky number for Tannis is 2, ruled by Moon.
What are good nicknames for Tannis?
Popular short forms include Tani, Tann, Tany, Tay.
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