The name Tanka is of English origin. The meaning of Tanka is gracious. Tanka is generally used as a girl's name. It consists of 5 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced Tan-ka.
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(plural schemes). 1  A systematic plan of future action. 2  A plot or secret, devious plan. 3  An orderly combination of related parts. 4  A chart or diagram of a system or object. ( 5 mathematics) A type of topological space. ( 6 UK, chiefly Scotland) A council housing estate.