Tawanda

Tawanda is a boy's name of African origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 4 boys in 2019.

Tawanda at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
African
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Tawanda

Tawanda belongs to the African tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

Tawanda does not appear in US Social Security records, which publish every name given to at least five babies in a year. That says nothing about its standing at home — many of the world's best-loved names are simply rare in America.

Tawanda in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1878 in 2004
Babies named Tawanda in 2019
4
Total since 1996
46

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tawanda mean?

The meaning of Tawanda is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its African origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Tawanda a boy or girl name?

Tawanda is a boy name. In England & Wales, 4 babies received the name in 2019.

What origin is the name Tawanda?

Tawanda comes from the African tradition.

How popular is the name Tawanda?

In England & Wales, Tawanda was given to 4 babies in 2019 and 46 times in total since 1996, in Office for National Statistics records. It does not appear in US Social Security records.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to hello@namepetal.com — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.