Meaning A girl's name of Russian origin, it means "fairy princess." Origin of Tanya Russian , Slavic Popular Middle Names Faith, Giselle, Mikaela Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Tanya TAANYah Similar Names Tatianah Tani Syuzanna Tiemy Amee Etiennette Breeda Auda Kamala; Kamla Tayce Year by Year Popularity of Tanya