Tanin

TAH-neen'TAH-neen'2 syllables
🇮🇷Persian
Mysterious

MEANING

Dragon

ORIGIN

Middle Eastern

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Persian word 'tannin', meaning dragon or serpent.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Persian mythology, dragons are often seen as powerful and wise creatures.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically used in Persian literature and folklore to denote strength and mysticism.

🇮🇱Hebrew
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MEANING

Crocodile

ORIGIN

Hebraic

ETYMOLOGY

From the Hebrew 'תַּנִּין (tannīn)', meaning crocodile or sea monster.

CULTURAL NOTES

In the Bible, 'Tanin' is sometimes associated with Leviathan and represents chaos.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in ancient religious texts to symbolize large sea creatures or mythical beasts.

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Tanin - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations