Terah: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: t-ehr-ahh
Origin: Israel
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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Western Asia
Meaning: A variant of the Hebrew word for

Terah is a name with biblical origins, derived from the Hebrew word for "to wander" or "to roam. " It is associated with Abraham's Terah, who is mentioned in the book of Genesis. The name has been used in various cultures and has evolved over time to symbolize resilience, and spiritual journey. The use of the name Terah has varied over time and is primarily found in historical and biblical contexts rather than being consistently used in contemporary naming practices.

Terah Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Terah is currently #20407 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Terah is currently #11665 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Terah is currently #10348 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Terah is currently #5890 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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