Tatiana

Tatiana is a feminine given name that is widely used across Europe and the Americas. It is derived from the Latin Tatianus, itself from the Roman gens Tatia, and was popularized in Christian Europe by Saint Tatiana, a 3rd-century martyr. Through the spread of Christianity, the name became established in Eastern Europe and beyond.

In Slavic languages the name is especially common, including Russian, Ukrainian, Polish, Bulgarian, and Romanian usage. Varieties include Tatjana in many South and Central Slavic languages; other forms include Tatiana in Italian and Spanish-speaking contexts. Diminutives include Tati, Tanya/Tania, and Tatya.

Notable bearers include the American actress Tatiana Ali, the Canadian actress Tatiana Maslany, the French tennis player Tatiana Golovin, the French author Tatiana de Rosnay, and the Colombian-born philanthropist Tatiana Santo Domingo. In literature, Tatiana is a central character in Alexander Pushkin's Eugene Onegin, where she is portrayed as a gentle and intelligent heroine.