Tanyika

Tanyika Meaning & Origin

About Tanyika
The name Tanyika is of Swahili origin and is derived from the word "tanganyika," which means "sail across" or "to cross over." It is often associated with the African country of Tanzania, which was formerly known as Tanganyika. The name Tanyika symbolizes crossing boundaries, exploring new territories, and embarking on new journeys. It carries a sense of adventure, resilience, and a desire for growth and change.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Tanyika are female.

Tanyika Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -14.29% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TNK
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T05020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AA2 N Y IY1 K AH0
🌐 IPA
/tanyika*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tanyika in Braille

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

The name Tanyika in braille

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

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

The name Tanyika in sign language

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