Tendai

Tendai is a gender-neutral name of Shona origin that lovingly expresses gratitude for your child's long-awaited arrival. Originally spelled as Tendayi, Tendai possibly stems from the Shona word tenda and is interpreted to mean "be thankful" or "be thankful to God." This faithful endearment praises the divine for your precious gift and offers a name steeped in spirituality and happiness. Shona refers to the people and language native to Zimbabwe and some surrounding areas, so Tendai invites you to embrace baby's heritage. Tendai is also said to be the inspiration for the name Zendaya, borne by the American singer and actress famous for film series like Spider-Man and Dune and the TV show Euphoria.