Terena
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Terena
Terena derives from the Latin "Terēna," meaning "of the earth" or "earthly," related to the root "terra" (earth).
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Etymology
Terena derives from the Latin "Terēna," meaning "of the earth" or "earthly," related to the root "terra" (earth). The name has primarily been used in Portuguese-speaking cultures and Brazil, with historical connections to indigenous Terena people of South America, though it remains uncommon as a given name globally.
Terena currently ranks #17,407 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1969.
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