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Tomris

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Pronounced TOM-ris /ˈtɒm.rɪs/Medium

Meaning: A Turkic form of Tomyris - the warrior queen of the Massagetae who, according to Herodotus, defeated and killed Cyrus the Great. A name of strength and history.Low

In 30 seconds: A powerful historic name: Tomris is Tomyris, the queen who defeated Cyrus the Great (said 'TOM-ris'). Bold and rare.

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Origin LowTurkic, Iranian

MeaningA Turkic form of Tomyris - the warrior queen of the Massagetae who, according to Herodotus, defeated and killed Cyrus the Great. A name of strength and history.

History & Origin

Tomris carries the legacy of Tomyris, the ancient queen who defeated Cyrus the Great. Popular in Turkey, it reads bold and rare in the U.S. (said 'TOM-ris').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, more familiar in Turkey. Rare, bold, and historic.

Did you know? Tomris is a Turkic form of Tomyris - the warrior queen of the Massagetae who, per Herodotus, defeated Cyrus the Great - a name of real strength and history (said 'TOM-ris').

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References - Tomris — Tomyris; Massagetae queen who defeated Cyrus; Turkic

Variations

TomyrisTomirisThomyris

Nicknames

TomTomi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tomris mean?

Tomris is a Turkic form of Tomyris, the Massagetae queen who, per Herodotus, defeated Cyrus the Great.

How do you pronounce Tomris?

It's said TOM-ris /ˈtɒm.rɪs/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tomris a boy or girl name?

Tomris is a girl's name.

How popular is Tomris?

Tomris is a rare name in the U.S.