Thyra: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Thyra – Meaning: Thor's battle or sanctuary; from Thor + a debated element, probably 'sanctuary' – Origin: Old Norse – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: TY-ruh


Thyra is an Old Norse girl's name meaning “Thor's battle or sanctuary; from Thor + a debated element, probably 'sanctuary'”. It appears in 4 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Thyra

Meaning: Thor's battle or sanctuary; from Thor + a debated element, probably 'sanctuary'.

Origin: Old Norse.

How to Pronounce Thyra

Phonetic: TY-ruh   IPA: /ˈtaɪ.rə/

Popularity of Thyra

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1896–2024.

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