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Tangaxoan

Boy name · Mexican

Meaningname of a Purepecha king · Purepecha

Tangaxoan is a Mexican boy name meaning “name of a Purepecha king”, with Purepecha roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Tangaxoan would score 17 points, thanks largely to the X (worth 8).
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Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Tangaxoan

Tangaxoan is a boy name of Mexican origin meaning “name of a Purepecha king”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Tangaxoan at school.

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Questions about the name Tangaxoan

What does the name Tangaxoan mean?

Tangaxoan means “name of a Purepecha king” and comes from Purepecha. Names built around “king” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Kinsley (“king's meadow”), Ryan (“little king”), Rory (“red king”) and Kingston (“king's town”).

What is the origin of the name Tangaxoan?

Tangaxoan is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Purepecha. Other Mexican names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Oliver (“olive tree”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Lucas (“man from Lucania”).

Is Tangaxoan a boy or girl name?

Tangaxoan is a boy name.

What names are similar to Tangaxoan?

If you like Tangaxoan, you might also like Kinsley, Ryan, Rory and Kingston.

What should I know before naming my baby Tangaxoan?

Tangaxoan is a Mexican boy name meaning “name of a Purepecha king”, with Purepecha roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.