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Tigris

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How to Pronounce Tigris

Pronounced TY-gris /ˈtaɪ.ɡrɪs/Medium

Meaning: From the name of the Tigris River of ancient Mesopotamia, which comes to us through Greek and is popularly linked to the word for 'tiger.' A bold geographic name.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold place-name: Tigris names the great Mesopotamian river (said 'TY-gris'). Strong and unusual.
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MeaningFrom the name of the Tigris River of ancient Mesopotamia, which comes to us through Greek and is popularly linked to the word for 'tiger.' A bold geographic name.
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History & Origin

Tigris is the name of the Tigris River of Mesopotamia, carried through Greek and linked in popular sense to 'tiger.' As a name it is bold and rare in the U.S. (said 'TY-gris').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, bold, and geographic.

Did you know? Tigris takes its name from the great river of ancient Mesopotamia, a name that reaches us through Greek and is popularly tied to 'tiger' — bold and geographic (said 'TY-gris').
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References — Tigris — Tigris River; Greek, linked to 'tiger'

Variations

TygrisTigrissTigres

Nicknames

TigIris

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tigris mean?

Tigris is the name of the Mesopotamian river, reaching us through Greek and linked to 'tiger.'

How do you pronounce Tigris?

It's said TY-gris /ˈtaɪ.ɡrɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tigris a boy or girl name?

Tigris is a girl's name.

How popular is Tigris?

Tigris is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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