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Character Name

Tiana

Meaning — A short form of Tatiana, from the Latin Tatianus, a derivative of the Roman family name Tatius — borne by the Sabine king Titus Tatius who ruled jointly with Romulus in Roman legend. The name was popular in the Eastern Orthodox world through Saint Tatiana, a 3rd-century Roman martyr. In the English-speaking world, Tiana also functions as a creative form of Tia or Diana, and gained wide recognition through the Disney film The Princess and the Frog (2009).·Latin origin·Female·tee-AN-uh

Tiana Tiana has a melodic, modern energy with deeper historical roots than its contemporary popularity suggests. Characters named Tiana tend to be ambitious and hardworking without sacrificing their warmth — the name suits a protagonist who is working toward something significant through effort rather than luck, and who brings others along with her.

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Contemporary FictionFantasyYoung AdultRomance

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Variations & nicknames

TianaTiannaTatianaTia

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