Tyra Name Meaning

The name Tyra is of Scandinavian origin and its meaning is derived from the Old Norse name Þýri, which means 'Thor's battle'. Thor is the Norse god of war or thunder, thus the name has associations with strength and power.

Tyra is primarily used as a girl's name, though it is not commonly used across all cultures. The name came to be known widely because of the famous personality Tyra Banks, an American television personality, producer, businesswoman, actress, and former model. Tyra Banks brought this originally Nordic name into American popular usage.