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Tunisia

Female

« Tunisia is a unisex given name of Latin origin, meaning "from Tunisia," derived from the ancient Roman province of Africa Proconsularis. »

#10332 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

The name Tunisia is of Latin origin and means "from Tunisia." It is derived from the ancient Roman province of Africa Proconsularis, which was later known as Tunisia. The name has been used as a given name in various cultures over time. Tunisia itself is a country located in North Africa, bordered by Algeria to the west and southwest, Libya to the southeast, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east. It is named after its capital city, Tunis. The use of Tunisia as a given name may have started among people with ties to the region or those interested in its history and culture. Today, it is used worldwide as both a male and female given name. However, it remains relatively uncommon outside of regions directly influenced by North African cultures. In some cases, Tunisia may be used as a middle name or as part of a composite name, such as Tunisiana or Tunisiani. It can also be shortened to Tunia for females or Tunisie for males in some languages like French. Overall, the name Tunisia carries historical and geographical significance while also being a unique choice for parents looking for a distinctive given name for their child.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Tunisia since 1880

Total births
596
Total since 1880
Peak year
1974
39 births
in 1996
7
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years