Twana is a rare option that dates back to the ancient tribal name from Zimbabwe, Tawanda. The African people got the inspiration for this title from the Slavic Wanda. Twana is not on the top 1,000 list and nowhere near as popular as the other two options, however.
Meaning of the name Twana:
Slavic: the tribe of the Vandals
African: we are many
Origin of the name Twana:
Twana may be a variation of Twanda. Twanda comes from the ancient Zimbabwe name Tawanda. It is a combination of Wanda with the “Ta-” prefix. Wanda is a Germanic title that refers to the “Wend” people, who were the Slavs in eastern Germany.
Symbolism of the name Twana:
Twana means “the tribe of the Vandals” when considering the Slavic name Wanda. Wanda references the Wend people. In Zimbabwe, Twanda changed to translate to “we are many,” which still refers to a tribal group.
Style of the name Twana:
Traditional
Gender of the name Twana:
Twana is a unique name for girls.
Pronunciation of the name Twana:
TWAHN-uh
Number of syllables in the name Twana:
Two
Emotion evoked from the name Twana:
Twana is unique and cultural. It is wholesome and kind-hearted.
Alternative spellings for the name Twana:
- Tawana
- Twanna
- Tawanna
- Twanah
- Twannah
- Tawanah
- Tawannah
Nicknames for the name Twana:
- Wana
- Tay
- Tay Tay
- Wanie
- Wani
- Wany
- Twa
Popularity of the name Twana:
Twana is not a top 1,000 baby name in America. It has no history on the Social Security Popularity Index.
Related names for the name Twana:
Great middle names for Twana and their meanings:
- Katherine (pure, clear)
- Katrina (pure)
- Patrice (noble, patrician)
- Evelyn (wished for child)
- Avery (ruler of elves, wise)
- Skylar (noble scholar)
- Charise (grace, dear one)
- Leanne (wood clearing, gracious, merciful)
Famous people with the name Twana:
- Twana Barnett-Ferguson (professional wrestler)
Twanas in popular culture:
- Twana (character from “Legend of the Ghost Lion” video game)