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Updated November 24, 2023 by Jennifer M.

Tyra

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What is the meaning of the name Tyra?

The name Tyra is primarily a female name of Scandinavian origin that means God Of Battle.

Tyra is also a Celtic name meaning "land," from the word terra. In the United States, it is also a feminized form of the name Tyrone, an Irish/Gaelic name meaning "From the land of the Yew Tree."


Tyra Banks, fashion model, TV host, and entrepreneur. Tyra Bolling, musician. Tyra Ferrell, actress.

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Names like Tyra:

Ture, Tyr, Tetra, Terry, Tara, Thurayya, Turi, Tuari, Tiara, Tyree, Tauri, Tayari, Tudor, Toure, Tadahiro, Thayer, Tierra, Tira, Thuraia, Terri, Troy, Thaierra, Tarhe, Taara, Taworri, Tiria, Theory, Thuraya, Torie, Tedra

Stats for the Name Tyra

checkmark Tyra is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts
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Potential drawbacks of using the name Tyra:

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1. Potential mispronunciation or misspelling due to its unique spelling and pronunciation.
2. Possible confusion with the name "Tara" or other similar-sounding names.
3. Limited availability of personalized items or souvenirs with the name "Tyra."
4. Potential for teasing or bullying due to its similarity to words like "tyrant" or "tyranny."
5. Lack of historical or cultural significance associated with the name "Tyra."