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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Tatiana
The Latin meaning of Tatiana translates to ‘fairy queen.’ It is the feminine version of the Latin male name ‘Tatius.’ Titus Tatius was the name of a legendary Sabine ruler in the 8th century BC. After the Romans took over the Sabines, the name remained in use well into the Christian era. The title lost popularity in Western Europe but spread to other parts of the continent, such as Russia. The term has become more well-known recently in various other regions, particularly in Spain and Latin America.
Saint Tatiana, a Roman martyr, is credited with popularizing it. A patron saint of students, she lived in ancient Rome during the second century. January 25 is celebrated as Tatiana Day in Russia.
There are several popular spellings of the name Tatiana, including Tatyana (Russian), Tetyana (Ukrainian), Tatsiana (Belarusian), Tatyanna (English), Tatianna (English), Tatiana (Portuguese), Tatiana (Spanish), Tatienne (French), and Tatjana (Slavic). The masculine form of the name Tatiana is Tatianus.
In fiction, a character from the animated film ‘Anastasia’ is Tatiana Romanov. She is the youngest child of Nicholas II, the last Tsar of Russia. She is a compassionate, caring, loving adventurer who wants to learn the truth about her past. Tatiana Larina is a character from Alexander Pushkin’s classic Russian book ‘Eugene Onegin.’ She is a youthful, romantic, and idealistic woman who develops a great love for Eugene Onegin, the main character.
Tatiana Romanova is also the name of a fictional character and the romantic interest of James Bond in the novel by Ian Fleming titled ‘From Russia, With Love.’ Daniela Bianchi plays her role in the 1963 film adaptation.
A character from the 2004 movie ‘Hotel Rwanda’ is Tatiana Rusesabagina. She is the strong and devoted wife of Paul Rusesabagina, the film’s main character, who Don Cheadle portrays.
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Famous People With The Name Tatiana
- Princess Tatiana GalitzineDaughter of Prince Peter Galitzine and Archduchess Maria Anna of Austria
- TatianaMexican-American actress, singer and multiple Latin Grammy Awards nominee
- Tatiana CalderónColombian female racing driver at the IndyCar Series
- Jessica Tatiana LongRussian-American Paralympic Swimmer known for her decorated career
- Tatiana GolovinFrench former tennis player who won the French Open mixed-doubles event with Richard Gasquet in 2004
- Tatiana SuarezAmerican professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the UFC
Tatiana On The Popularity Chart
The popularity graph for the name Tatiana has experienced an equal share of highs and lows. Take a look at the graphs below to understand more about its popularity.
Popularity Over Time
The figure shows that in 1980, with 147 newborns per million on average being named Tatiana, the name experienced its all-time low. Later, it increased to a peak of 1466 newborns per million in 1999, before declining to 256 babies per million in 2021.
Source: Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
Despite seeing a significant rise in ranking during the mid to late 1990s, it has declined to 994 as of 2021.
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