Tangier

Tangier Meaning & Origin

About Tangier
The name "Tangier" is derived from the Latin word "Tingis" which was the name of an ancient city located in present-day Morocco. The meaning of the name is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated from a Berber word meaning "low ground" or "isthmus." Tangier is a port city known for its strategic location at the entrance of the Strait of Gibraltar, connecting the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. It has a rich history and has been influenced by various cultures throughout the centuries.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Tangier are female.

Tangier Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TNJ
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T05206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AE1 N JH IY0 ER0
🌐 IPA
/tangier*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TNJ', 'TNKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tangier in Braille

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

The name Tangier in braille

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

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

The name Tangier in sign language

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