Theri

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THE-ri'THEH-ree'2 syllables
🇬🇷Greek
Intelligent

MEANING

Wild animal

ORIGIN

Ancient Greece

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Greek word 'therion' meaning 'wild beast'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Greek mythology, the term 'theri' is often used to describe mythical creatures.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The term has been used historically to refer to animals in literature and folklore.

🇮🇳Tamil
Melodic

MEANING

Knowledge

ORIGIN

Tamil Nadu, India

ETYMOLOGY

In Tamil, 'theri' is associated with wisdom and knowledge.

CULTURAL NOTES

Used in Tamil literature to denote intelligence and understanding.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Appears in classical Tamil texts as a term for wisdom.

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FAQs About Theri

The name Theri means "wild animal" in Greek, "knowledge" in Tamil.
Theri has Ancient Greece and Tamil Nadu, India origins. Derived from the Greek word 'therion' meaning 'wild beast'.
Theri is pronounced THE-ri (THEH-ree). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Theri include Teri, Ree.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Theri include Theo, Tara, Liam, Maya.
The most common spelling is Theri. Alternative spellings include Therry, Therie, Thery.
Theri - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations