Thirza

The female first name Thirza has its origin in the Hebrew name Tirtsa (תִּרְצָה). Literally translated, it means 'the object of favor', 'the joyful', 'the graceful', 'the lovely', and 'the delightful'.

What does the name Thirza mean?

Thirza is a girl's name that is derived from the Hebrew Tirtsa (תִּרְצָה). The translation includes terms like 'the object of favor', 'the joyful', 'the graceful', 'the lovely', and 'the delightful'. Its roots lie in the ancient Hebrew word rasa (רצה), which means 'delighted', 'benevolent', and 'favorable'. Variants include Tirza, Thirza, Thyrza, and Thirsa.

Where does the name Thirza come from?

The name Thirza is a female first name of ancient Hebrew origin, meaning 'the object of favor'. The term is composed of the ancient Hebrew word rasa (רצה), which means 'delighted', 'benevolent', and 'favorable'.

How do you pronounce Thirza?

The pronunciation of Thirza is two syllables and is pronounced as 'Thir-za' [ˈtɪrtsa]. The short, stressed vowel in the first syllable gives a compact and focused sound. The consonant cluster '-rz-' adds a certain sharpness and clarity to the name, while the open 'a' allows the sound to gently fade. Overall, Thirza sounds distinctive, slightly edgy, and yet harmonious.

When is the name day of Thirza?

Thirza is celebrated on September 3.

Popularity

In Germany, Thirza is a rather rare first name. In 2013, it ranked 3,816th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best ranking was in 2007 at 1,198th place. Between 2010 and 2024, Thirza was given as a first name in Germany fewer than 10 times, placing it at 10,750th. In the last ten years, no child has received this name. Worldwide, Thirza is also not very common.

Nicknames & pet names

Tarzan

Famous people

• Thirza Bruncken (German director)