Tunisia

Tunisia Meaning & Origin

About Tunisia
The name "Tunisia" is derived from the capital city, Tunis, and refers to the entire country located in North Africa. The origin of the name is uncertain, but it is believed to have Berber roots. Tunisia is often translated as "the land of the Tunit," which could refer to a Berber tribe or a deity. The name has been used for centuries and represents the rich history, culture, and identity of the nation.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Tunisia are female.

Tunisia Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TNS
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T05020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T UW2 N IY1 ZH AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˌtuˈniʒə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TNS', 'TNX')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tunisia in Braille

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

The name Tunisia in braille

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

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

The name Tunisia in sign language

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