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BoyPronounced Classical Greek /tʰɛ̌ː.rɔːn/; English /ˈθɛɹ.ən/Greek language family

Theron

A name meaning "to hunt".

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Theron is a boy name meaning "to hunt".

Pronunciation: Classical Greek /tʰɛ̌ː.rɔːn/; English /ˈθɛɹ.ən/.

GenderBoy
Meaningto hunt
PronunciationClassical Greek /tʰɛ̌ː.rɔːn/; English /ˈθɛɹ.ən/
Language familyGreek

Meaning and history

This name is derived from Greek θηράω ( therao ) meaning "to hunt".

Notes and context

Usage: ancient greek | Ancient Greek: Θήρων

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