At a Glance
- Origin
- Scandinavian (Swedish, root uncertain)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- TY-ruh
Tyra is a Scandinavian (Swedish, root uncertain) girl's name. It appears in our list of 175+ Black Baby Girl Names With Powerful Heritage and Meaning.
Meaning & Origin of Tyra
Origin: Scandinavian (Swedish, root uncertain).
A common claim: "Thunder goddess" (linked to the Norse god Tyr) Actually: Tyr is the Norse god of war, law, and justice -- not thunder; that's Thor. The two are commonly confused, and Tyra's actual Scandinavian root is uncertain regardless.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Tyra
TY-ruhIPA /ˈtaɪrə/
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