Tijana

Tijana is a variant of the name Tihana, which derives from the Slavic element tixŭ (Serbo-Croatian tih) meaning "quiet". It is a feminine given name of Croatian, Serbian, and Bosnian origin, also popular in North Macedonia.

Notable Bearers

Several notable women bear the name Tijana. Tijana Bošković (born 1997) is a Serbian volleyball player who achieved success at the international level. Tijana Bogdanović (born 1998) is a Serbian taekwondo athlete who won a bronze Olympic medal. Tijana Bogićević (born 1981) is a Serbian singer. Tijana Todevska-Dapčević (born 1976) is a Macedonian-Serbian pop singer known for her solo career and representation in Eurovision. Other figures include basketball player Tijana Ajduković (born 1991), model Tijana Arnautović (born 1986), and volleyball players Tijana Malešević (born 1991) and Tijana Milojević (born 1998).

Variants and Related Forms

A Slovene diminutive form is Tija. Related masculine forms include Tihomir, also Slavic, and in Bulgarian the feminine Tihomira appears as a related form.

• Meaning: "quiet" (from Slavic element tixŭ)
• Origin: Slavic, specifically Croatian, Serbian, Bosnian
• Type: Feminine given name
• Usage regions: Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia, North Macedonia, Slovenia