Thiru
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Thiru
Thiru is a Tamil word meaning "sacred," "holy," or "venerable," derived from Sanskrit "śrī" (श्री), which carries similar connotations of auspiciousness and respect.
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Etymology
Thiru is a Tamil word meaning "sacred," "holy," or "venerable," derived from Sanskrit "śrī" (श्री), which carries similar connotations of auspiciousness and respect. The name is predominantly used in Tamil Nadu and among Tamil-speaking Hindu communities, often as a title of honor or as part of compound names, with roots tracing back to ancient South Indian and Hindu traditions.
Thiru currently ranks #1,114 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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