What origin is the name Tananarive?

Tananarive comes from International naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same international tradition pair naturally with Tananarive — for example Cardell, Makhi, Miĉjo. You can browse more on our international names page.

Tananarive

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Tananarive

Tananarive

Girl

International

5 syllables

Tananarive is an International girl's name meaning "Means "city of a thousand"; a Malagasy name derived from the capital city of Madagascar.".

With International roots, Tananarive is a girl name that means "Means "city of a thousand"; a Malagasy name derived from the capital city of Madagascar.". At 10 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 5 syllables.

Origin: International
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 5

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Means "city of a thousand"; a Malagasy name derived from the capital city of Madagascar.

Popularity

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What does Tananarive mean?

Tananarive is a girl name of International origin meaning "Means "city of a thousand"; a Malagasy name derived from the capital city of Madagascar.".

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Brother names that go with Tananarive

Cardell Makhi Miĉjo Miĥaelo Noaĥo Paŭlo

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Name numerology

4is the Chaldean number for Tananarive.

Number 4 is linked with stability, hard work and loyalty.

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Names with a similar meaning to Tananarive

Tananarive means "Means "city of a thousand"; a Malagasy name derived from the capital city of Madagascar." — these names share that spirit.

Lincoln — "Lincoln comes from the name of the English city, from the Latin Lindum Colonia, 'lake colony'. Abraham Lincoln made it a first name." (English)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Mia — "Mia is a Scandinavian and German short form of Maria. In Italian and Spanish, mia also means 'mine'." (Scandinavian)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)