Tenshi

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Fact sheet

Name
Tenshi
Gender
Girl name
Syllables
2

The first name Tenshi (天使) is commonly used for girls and, in rare cases, for boys, and originates from Japanese, where it literally means 'the angel'.

What does the name Tenshi mean?

The first name Tenshi (天使) has its origin in Japanese and translates directly to 'the angel'.

Where does the name Tenshi come from?

Tenshi is a first name of Japanese origin that can be used for both women and men. The composition of the Japanese term tenshi (天使) stands for the word angel. It is represented in Japanese writing with Kanji.

How do you pronounce Tenshi?

Ten-schi

Popularity

The name Tenshi is distributed differently across various regions in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. In Germany, it is mainly found in the following federal states: Bremen (33.3%), Lower Saxony (33.3%), and Schleswig-Holstein (33.3%). In Austria, it is 100% represented in Salzburg. In Switzerland, Tenshi can be found in the cantons of Appenzell Innerrhoden (33.3%), Geneva (33.3%), and Thurgau (33.3%).

Nicknames & pet names

Shi-san

Famous people

  • Tenshi (Kanade Tachibana) (character from the anime 'Angel Beats')

Frequently asked questions about the name Tenshi

What does the name Tenshi mean?

The name Tenshi comes from Japanese and translates to 'the angel'.

Where does the name Tenshi come from?

Tenshi is a Japanese first name that can be used for both women and men and is represented in Japanese writing with Kanji.

How popular is the name Tenshi?

Tenshi is a rather rare name outside of Japan, but it is increasingly gaining popularity in international contexts.

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