Tamilla

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Fact sheet

Name
Tamilla
Gender
Girl name
Syllables
3

The girl's name Tamilla is considered an Azerbaijani variant of the name Tamila, which traces back to Tomila (Томила). In German translation, the name carries the meanings "the Dreamer," "the Longing One," or also "the Torment."

What does the name Tamilla mean?

Tamilla, a feminine first name, is regarded as the Azerbaijani variant of Tamila, which has its origin in Tomila (Томила). In German, the name means "the Dreamer," "the Longing One," or "the Torment." The origins of the name trace back either to the Russian word tomlénije (томле́ние), which describes "longing," "passion," "dreaming," or "yearning," or to the Old Slavic tomiti (томити), meaning "to torment," "to torture," or "to afflict." In the ancient Berber language Tifinagh, Tamilla (ⵜⴰⵎⵉⵍⵍⴰ) is translated as "the Turtle Dove." The masculine form of the name is Tamilo.

How do you pronounce Tamilla?

Tamilla is pronounced approximately as 'Tah-MEE-lah'.

Popularity

In Germany, Tamilla is a rare first name. So far, it has not appeared in the German name popularity lists. In Austria, the name reached its best rank in 2004 at position 1,211 in the name charts. Between 1984 and 2024, Tamilla was given in Austria fewer than 10 times, ranking it at position 7,542. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.

Nicknames & pet names

Milla

Frequently asked questions about the name Tamilla

Where does the name Tamilla come from?

The name Tamilla has its roots in Old Slavic and Russian. It is regarded as the Azerbaijani variant of Tamila.

What does the name Tamilla mean?

Tamilla means 'the Dreamer' or 'the Longing One.' The meaning derives from terms that describe longing and passion.

How popular is the name Tamilla?

The popularity of the name Tamilla varies by region, but it is recognized and appreciated in certain cultures, particularly in Azerbaijan.

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