Tunja

Tunja Meaning & Origin

About Tunja
The name "Tunja" is of uncertain origin and meaning. It is believed to have indigenous roots and is associated with the Muisca people of Colombia. While the exact meaning is unclear, it is often interpreted as "meeting place" or "gathering place" due to its historical significance as a ceremonial and cultural center. Today, Tunja is a city in Colombia and continues to be a hub of cultural and historical importance.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Tunja are female.

Tunja Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TNJ
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T UW1 N JH AH0
🌐 IPA
/tunja*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TNJ', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tunja in Braille

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

The name Tunja in braille

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

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

The name Tunja in sign language

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