Tendai

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Tendai can have various meanings depending on the language and context. In Shona, it means 'to give thanks' or 'be thankful.' In Japanese, Tendai refers to a form of Buddhism.
Popularity
Tendai is a rare baby name worldwide. It is not among the top 1000 names in most countries.

cartoon of the name Tendai
Cartoon of Tendai

Tendai Name meanings & History

Tendai is a name of African origin, specifically from the Shona language spoken in Zimbabwe. Tendai can have various meanings depending on the language and context. In Shona, it means 'to give thanks' or 'be thankful.' In Japanese, Tendai refers to a form of Buddhism. From Shona tenda meaning "be thankful, thank" [1]. Tendai is primarily used as a given name for babies. It can also be used as a surname in some cultures.

Zodiac Sign of Tendai: Truth Sagittarius,Doubting Thomas Pisces

Synonyms of Tendai:

T: Talkative,Testy,Truth,Tireless,Doubting Thomas,Touchy,Tacky

E: Expressive,Enliven,Entertain,Enlighten,Exaggerate,Environment

N: Nutrition,Nice,Neat,Neurosis,Nagging,Nitpicking,Nervous

D: Domestic,Doting,Dutiful,Daddy,Demanding,Determined

A: Argumentative,Angry,Assertive,Action,Ambitious,Aggressive

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

Tendai is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Related Names to Tendai

Some names related to Tendai include Tendayi (a variation of the name Tendai) and Tendaji (meaning 'one who is thankful').

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