Topanga
toh-PAN-gah
Popularity
#4271
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Native American
Total Births
770
Peak Year
#48 in 1998
First Recorded
1994
Style
Earthy & Bohemian, Nature-Inspired
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Topanga is believed to be a Native American name, derived from the Tongva tribe, meaning 'a place above'. Topanga Canyon in California gets its name from this origin.
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Topanga Lawrence
Fictional character from Boy Meets World
Nicknames
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