Quick answer
Tyra is a girl name with Old Norse roots.
Pronunciation: English /ˈtaɪ.ɹə/.
Meaning and history
This name comes from the Old Norse name Þýri, a variant of the Norse names Þórví or Þórveig. Use of the name in the English-speaking world (especially among African Americans) may be in part from the Swedish name, though it is probably also viewed as a feminine form of Tyrone or Tyree. A famous bearer is the American model and actress Tyra Banks (1973-).
Notes and context
Usage: swedish, english, african american