Thaisa

The name Thaisa is a modern Spanish and Brazilian variant of Thais. Its meaning can be described as "the goddess," "the one regarded with admiration," or "the one belonging to the goddess Isis."

What does the name Thaisa mean?

Thaisa is a girl's name that is considered a Brazilian and modern Spanish form of Thais. It translates as "the goddess," "the admired one," or "the one belonging to the goddess Isis." The origin of the name is found in the Ancient Greek word theá (θεά) or Thaḯs (Θαΐς), which means "beautiful," "divine," or "goddess." Another derivation is the Greek thais, which means "the bandage," "the dressing," or "the connection." Other variants include Tais, Taisa, Taisia, Taissa, Taissia, Tayisiya, Taisja, Taisi, Taisija, Taisiya, Tajda, Taida, and Taide. The name became known through a Greek hetaera who lived in Alexandria in the 4th century and accompanied Alexander the Great on his campaigns. Later, she withdrew to a monastery and was canonized.

Where does the name Thaisa come from?

Thaisa is a female first name with origins in Ancient Greek. The meaning of the name is "the one regarded with admiration." The Ancient Greek components are theá (θεά) or Thaḯs (Θαΐς), meaning "beautiful," "divine," or "goddess," as well as thais, meaning "the bandage," "the dressing," or "the connection." The languages in which the name appears are Brazilian, German, and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Thaisa?

Thaisa is pronounced like 'Tai-sa'.

When is the name day of Thaisa?

The name day for Thaisa is celebrated on October 8.

Popularity

In Germany, Thaisa is a rather rare name. In 2012, it ranked 3,656th on the list of the most common female baby names. From 2010 to 2024, the name was given less than 10 times, placing it at 10,750th. In the last ten years, no child has received this name. The global popularity and frequency of Thaisa is reflected in its rankings in the name charts of various countries over the past years.

Nicknames & pet names

Isa / Tata / Tati / Thai

Famous people

• Thaisa Alcântara (sister of Spanish-Brazilian football players Thiago & Rafinha Alcântara)