Tawain
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Tawain first appeared in US Social Security records in 1985.
Over 10 babies have been named Tawain in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tawain is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,881 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,881
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"bright meadow, shire clearing"
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"promontory above a pool"
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Kinyarwanda origin
"beloved, the cherished one"
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French origin
"from Lancy, from the lancet-shaped place"
#29,010 in US
Latin origin
"of the Flavian family"
#28,928 in US
Greek Christophoros origin
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About the Name Tawain
Tawain is a boy name .
Tawain is currently ranked #28,881 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tawain include Taw, Tawa, Taway, Tawaie, Tay, Taie, and Tawkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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