Origin, Meaning And History of Tia
Tia is a name of Spanish and Portuguese origins. When translated from Spanish, the meaning of the name is ‘aunt.’ Tia is a short name and is often considered to be the nickname or diminutive of names such as Cristina, Letitia, Tatiana, Tiana, and Tiara. The origins of the name Tia are shrouded in speculation, with many interpretations of its origins. One common misconception is that Tia is derived from the ancient Egyptian word for princess, but this has been proved false as it was only in reference to one particular princess who bore the name. Another hypothesized origin of the name is that it is derived from the Greek name Thea, meaning ‘goddess’ or ‘divine-like,’ as a reference to the Greek Goddess of light, Theia.
It is believed that the name Tia originated as a short form of a name that ended with the suffix tia. The name gained popularity in the 1900s as it was also the name of the popular coffee liqueur Tia Maria, where Tia means ‘aunt’ in Spanish and Portuguese. The name has become popular in recent years and ranks among the top 100 names chosen for baby girls in England and within the top 50 choices in other parts of Europe, such as Croatia and Slovenia.
The name Tia can be pronounced as ‘TIY-ah’ or ‘TEE-ah.’ Variations of the name include Tía and Tià, and it can have pet names such as Tiaa, Titi, Tinki, and Ti.
In the world of fictional characters, memorable personas includeTia and Megumi Oumi, who are well-known by anime and manga enthusiasts and feature in the anime and manga series Zatch Bell! Another fictional character named Tia appears in the French TV seriesGalactik Football. Goddess of the sea, Calypso lives asTia Dalmain the mortal world in Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. A voodoo practitioner, she was pirate Davy Jones’ lover and first appeared in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest.
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Famous People With The Name Tia
- Tia CarrereAmerican-Canadian actress, known for her role in the daytime soap opera General Hospital
- Tia FullerAmerican Jazz musician, part of the all-female band touring with Beoncé
- Tia Dashon MowryAmerican actress, best known for her roles in the sitcom Sister, Sister and the Disney Channel movie Twitches
- Tia TexadaAmerican actress, best known for her role in Third Watch, The Unit and In Plain Sight
Names With Similar Sound As Tia
If you like the short and sweet sound of Tia, here are some more names that resemble Tia but have different meanings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Tia?
The name Tia means an aunt, daughter born to royalty.
2. What is the origin of the name Tia?
Tia has a Spanish origin.
