Tennessee

The meaning, origin and other details about Tennessee

Meanings & Origins of Tennessee

What does Tennessee mean?

  • Tennessee \t(en)-nessee, tenn(es)-see\ as a boy's name is of Cherokee origin. Place name used for the state. Made famous by playwright Tennessee Williams, who was originally named Thomas.

    Baby names that sound like Tennessee are Dennes, Teunis, Dennis, Dennys, Denies and Tannis. in the Native American origin.

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How popular is Tennessee? Any other details?

  • How to pronounce, Tennessee?


    \t(en)-nessee, tenn(es)-see\
  • There were 26 US births last year.
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