Tyra
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- Name
- Tyra
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Tyra is a female first name with Nordic roots and is considered a younger derivation of the Old Norse name Þýri. This, in turn, is a short form of the names Þórveig or Þórví.
What does the name Tyra mean?
Tyra has its origins in Norse and is the modern variant of the Old Norse name Þýri. The meaning can be interpreted as 'the warrior goddess of thunder', 'the strong goddess of thunder', or 'the one dedicated to the god Thor'. The name consists of the Old Norse Þórr, which means 'Thor', 'god of thunder', or 'thunder', and a disputed second element. This can be derived from the terms víg for 'battle', 'war', or veig for 'strength', 'power', or vé for 'holy', 'to consecrate', 'to bless', or 'sanctuary'. Tyra is a variant of Thyra and Thyri.
Where does the name Tyra come from?
The name Tyra has Old Norse roots and means 'the warrior goddess of thunder'. The components of the word consist of Þórr, which means Thor, god of thunder, or thunder, and víg, which means battle, war, or fight, or veig, which means strength, power, or firmness, or vé, which means holy, to consecrate, to bless, or sanctuary. The name is used in the languages Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish.
How do you pronounce Tyra?
The pronunciation of Tyra is distinctive and consists of two syllables. The name is pronounced as 'Ty-ra' [ˈtyːʁa] or [ˈtaɪ̯ra] and begins with a long Ü sound or a diphthong, depending on the region. The open ending '-ra' gives the name a certain breadth and dynamism, making Tyra sound confident and modern - clear, present, and rhythmically shaped.
When is the name day of Tyra?
The name day for Tyra is celebrated on March 29.
Popularity
In Germany, Tyra is a fairly sought-after first name and currently ranks 2,358th in the list of the most common female first names. Its highest ranking was in 2008 at 534th place. In the last ten years, Tyra has been given about 140 times, which places it 2,061st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Tyra ranks 1,582nd.
Nicknames & pet names
Tayana / Tayra / Ty / Tya / Tylor / Tyra / Tyri / Tyrini / Tyrona / Tyty / Türa
Similar first names
Famous people
- Shania Tyra (daughter of Carmen and Robert Geiss)
- Tyra Banks (model)
- Tyra Bolling (American musician)
- Tyra Calderwood (Australian tennis player)
- Tyra Ferrell (American actress)
- Tyra Grant (American basketball player)
- Tyra Turner (American beach volleyball player)
- Tyra White (American basketball player)
Frequently asked questions about the name Tyra
What is the origin of the name Tyra?
The name Tyra has Old Norse roots and is used in the Scandinavian languages Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish.
What does the name Tyra mean?
Tyra is often interpreted as 'the warrior goddess of thunder' and consists of the Old Norse terms for Thor and battle or strength.
How popular is the name Tyra?
Tyra has been gaining popularity in recent years, especially in Scandinavian countries, where it is regarded as a powerful and modern name.