Terra

Updated: March 21, 2022 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Terra is a baby girl’s name that means “earth”. Terra was the name of a Roman goddess as well as being the Latin term for earth. Terra might sound similar to the name Tara but the two names are unrelated. Terra had a burst of popularity in the 1970s and 80s.

Meaning of the name Terra:

Latin: earth

Origin of the name Terra:

Terrai is a baby girl’s name of Latin origin that means “earth”. Terra is the name of a Roman mother goddess that is equivalent to the goddess Gaia.

Symbolism of the name Terra:

Terra means “earth” and is a deity that is a personification of the planet itself. Earth is a symbol of strength, stability, protection, and intelligence.

Style of the name Terra:

traditional

Gender of the name Terra:

Terra is a girl's name.

Pronunciation of the name Terra:

TEHR-ə

Number of syllables in the name Terra:

two

Emotion evoked from the name Terra:

Terra evokes feelings of hard work and nurturing.

Alternative spellings for the name Terra:

Tarah, Tera, Tara, Tarra, Teira

Nicknames for the name Terra:

Popularity of the name Terra:

According to the Social Security Administration, Terra is a popular baby girl’s name. It was in the top 1000 baby names list from 1970 to 1996. It peaked at #380 in 1980.