Tanganika

Tanganika Meaning & Origin

About Tanganika
The name "Tanganika" is of African origin and is commonly associated with the region of East Africa. It is derived from the Swahili word "tanga," meaning sail, and "nyika," meaning wilderness or plain. Therefore, the name Tanganika can be interpreted as "sail through the wilderness" or "sail through the plain." It reflects the geographical and cultural significance of the region, which is known for its vast landscapes, including the Great Rift Valley and Lake Tanganyika.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Tanganika are female.

Tanganika Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TNKNK
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T05205020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AA0 NG G AA0 N IY1 K AH0
🌐 IPA
/tanganika*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TNKNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T525

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tanganika in Braille

Here's how to represent Tanganika in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Tanganika in braille

How to Spell the Name Tanganika in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Tanganika using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Tanganika in sign language

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