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Tanirt

Tanirt (pronounced ta-NIRT) is a girl name of Amazigh origin, used in Morocco, Algeria. It means “Angel.”

Origin
Amazigh
Region
Morocco, Algeria
Gender
Girl
Foi & spiritualité Beauté
meaning to be confirmed

More Amazigh names

  • Aksel — 7th-century Amazigh king (Kusayla); his name is associated with the leopard
  • Dihya — Amazigh warrior queen of the Aurès, 7th century
  • Itri — Star
  • Tafsut — Spring

More names that mean “Foi & spiritualité”

“Tanirt” comes from Amazigh culture (Morocco, Algeria). Every African country has its own tale in 54 Tales of Africa, our illustrated collection.

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