Tyra - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Tyra \t(y)-

is pronounced TEER-ah, TYE-rah. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "Thor's battle". Supermodel Tyra Banks; actress Tyra Farrell.

Tyra has 5 variant forms: Thyra, Tyree, Tyrena, Tyrene and Tyria.

For more information, see also the related name Thora.

Baby names that sound like Tyra are Tara, Tera and Tora.

Tyra is a very common first name for women (#1390 out of 4276) and also a very common last name for both men and women (#18883 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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