Tiras

The masculine first name Tiras (תִּירָס) has biblical roots. The exact origin is not clearly defined, but it is believed that the name means "the desiring" or "the dividing."

What does the name Tiras mean?

Tiras (תִּירָס) is a boy's name that originates from the Bible. The exact origins are uncertain, but it is believed that the name means "the desiring" or "the dividing." Its roots can be traced back to Old Hebrew, derived from tı̂yrâs, meaning "desire," "wish," or "longing," as well as from rasas (רסס), meaning "to moisten," "to fragment," or "to divide." Tiras is one of the seven sons of Japheth and one of Noah's 16 grandsons. According to the Table of Nations in the Book of Moses, Japheth received Europe, while his two brothers, Shem and Ham, were assigned Asia and Africa.

Where does the name Tiras come from?

The name Tiras has Old Hebrew roots and means "the desiring."

How do you pronounce Tiras?

Tiras is pronounced like 'Tih-ras.'

Popularity

In Germany, Tiras is a fairly common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,024 on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best ranking was in 2021 at position 3,549. In the last ten years, Tiras has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it at 5,091 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,053.

Nicknames & pet names

Tiri

Famous people

• Tiras (son of Japheth, grandson of Noah)