What origin is the name Thera?

Thera comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Thera a popular name?

Thera is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Thera?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Thera — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Thera

Q: Is Thera a rare name?

Yes. Thera does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Thera

Thera

Girl

greek

2 syllables

Thera is a greek girl's name meaning "Derived from Greek, this name means harvester or reaper. It is also the ancient name for the volcanic island of Santorini.".

Thera is a girl name of greek origin meaning "Derived from Greek, this name means harvester or reaper. It is also the ancient name for the volcanic island of Santorini.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Derived from Greek, this name means harvester or reaper. It is also the ancient name for the volcanic island of Santorini.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Thera

Very rare in US records

What does Thera mean?

Thera is a girl name of greek origin meaning "Derived from Greek, this name means harvester or reaper. It is also the ancient name for the volcanic island of Santorini.".