Tennessee

Tennessee Meaning & Origin

About Tennessee
The name "Tennessee" is derived from the Cherokee word "Tanasi," which refers to a village on the Little Tennessee River. It translates to "meeting place" or "gathering place" in English. The name reflects the historical significance of the region as a place where different Native American tribes would come together for trade and diplomacy. Today, Tennessee is a state in the southeastern United States known for its rich history, diverse culture, and natural beauty.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Tennessee is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 40.24% and females 59.76%, based on recent birth statistics.

Tennessee Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -25.86% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TNS
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T05020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T EH2 N AH0 S IY1
🌐 IPA
/ˌtɛnəˈsi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tennessee in Braille

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

The name Tennessee in braille

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

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

The name Tennessee in sign language

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