Tena
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- Name
- Tena
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- Girl name
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The female given name Tena is a Croatian short and affectionate form of Terezija, a Croatian variant of the names Theresa and Tessa, all of which derive from the Ancient Greek Therasia (Θηρεσία). Translated, the name means 'the huntress', 'the one from Thera', 'the game animal', as well as 'the harvest worker' and 'the summer'.
What does the name Tena mean?
The female given name Tena is a Croatian short and affectionate form of Terezija, a Croatian variant of the names Theresa and Tessa, all of which derive from the Ancient Greek Therasia (Θηρεσία). Translated, the name means 'the huntress', 'the one from Thera', 'the game animal', as well as 'the harvest worker' and 'the summer'. Its origin is still not precisely clarified, but its roots lie in Ancient Greek, most likely in the word Thḗrā (Θήρᾱ) for the Aegean island of Thira, now Santorini in Greece. It may also derive from the expressions thēráō (θηράω) meaning 'to hunt' or thēríon (θηρίον) meaning 'the animal, the wild animal, the game animal' or therízo (θερίζω) meaning 'to harvest, to mow' or perhaps in théros (θέρος) meaning 'summer'. The name became known through the veneration of Saint Therasia of Nola, who married Saint Paulinus of Nola and is seen as the first bearer of this name. Other variants include Thesa, Thesy, Thessi, Tess, Tessi, Tessie, Tessia, Thessica, Tessina, and Tessje.
Where does the name Tena come from?
Etymology Tena is a female first name of Ancient Greek origin meaning 'the huntress'. Ancient Greek
How do you pronounce Tena?
Sound & pronunciation of Tena: The name Tena is two syllables and clearly structured. Pronounced as 'Te-na' [ˈteːna], it opens with a bright, long 'Te', which sounds friendly and direct. The hard consonant 't' provides a precise start. With the open syllable '-na', the name ends softly and balanced. Tena thus appears factual, light, and modern - simple in form and pleasant in sound.
When is the name day of Tena?
The name day of Tena is July 13, August 9, August 26, October 1, and October 15.
Popularity
Tena is a common first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 4,045th in the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best placement was in 2005 at 882nd. In the last ten years, Tena has been given as a first name about 70 times, placing it 3,061st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,630th.
Nicknames & pet names
Tenschgi
Frequently asked questions about the name Tena
What is the origin of the name Tena?
Tena is a female first name with Ancient Greek roots, considered a short form of Terezija. It is associated with the island of Thira, now known as Santorini.
What does the name Tena mean?
The name Tena means among other things 'the huntress' and can also be associated with harvest, summer, or game animal.
How popular is the name Tena?
The popularity of the name Tena varies, but it is particularly common in Croatian-speaking regions and enjoys a certain level of recognition there.