Tatu 2

Tatu is a feminine given name of Swahili origin, meaning "third (child)".

In many African cultures, counting names are common. They help express the order of birth of a child. The name shows how important family structure is. Swahili, a Bantu language, uses similar naming patterns. Other examples are Pili ("second") or Nane ("eighth"). These names are sometimes given based on the order or the day of birth.

• Meaning: Third (child)
• Origin: Swahili
• Type: Birth-order name
• Gender: Feminine
• Usage: East Africa (especially Tanzania, Kenya)