Tangina

Meaning of Tangina

Tangina bursts onto the scene with a vibrant Filipino heart, its silken syllables rolling out as tan-GEE-nah in Tagalog and dancing into American ears as tan-JEE-nuh. Like a name spun from the sultry steps of the tango and the gentle glow of Gina, it carries tropical warmth in every beat. Between 1988 and 1991 it graced just a handful of newborns in the U.S.—as few as five in its debut year and peaking at sixteen in 1989, nestled quietly in the high-800s of the name charts—making it a hidden gem for families craving flair. She who wears this name commands attention with a wink and a crown of bright papel picado, weaving laughter and regal poise into life’s vibrant tapestry.

Pronunciation

Filipino

  • Pronunced as tan-GEE-nah (/tɑnˈgiːna/)

American English

  • Pronunced as tan-JEE-nuh (/tɑnˈdʒiːnə/)

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