Tjure
Fact sheet
- Name
- Tjure
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The boy's name Tjure has its origin in Swedish. Its direct translation into German is 'the bull' or 'the steer'.
What does the name Tjure mean?
Tjure is a male first name that comes from Swedish. Translated into English, it means 'the bull' or 'the steer'. This meaning is derived from the Old Swedish term tjur, which stands for 'bull' and 'steer'. The name gained recognition through the children's series 'Vicky the Viking'.
Where does the name Tjure come from?
Tjure is a male first name with Old Swedish roots and means 'the bull'. The term is composed of the Old Swedish word tjur for bull and steer. The language is Scandinavian.
How do you pronounce Tjure?
The sound and pronunciation of Tjure: The name Tjure consists of two syllables and has a Nordic touch. It is pronounced as 'Tju-re' [ˈtjyːʁə] and begins with a rounded front vowel. The rolling or guttural R creates resonance, while the weakly stressed E gently fades. Tjure conveys a strong and calm feeling – present, down-to-earth, and characterful.
Popularity
In Germany, the name Tjure enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 2,655th in the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2014 at rank 1,715. In the last ten years, Tjure has been chosen as a first name around 60 times, which places it 3,083rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,997th.
Nicknames & pet names
Juri / Tjoronson / Tjuren / Tjuri / Tjux / Türe
Famous people
- Tjure (carpenter and one of the strong men from 'Vickie')
Frequently asked questions about the name Tjure
Where does the name Tjure come from?
Tjure has its roots in Old Swedish and belongs to the Scandinavian naming tradition.
What does the name Tjure mean?
The name Tjure means 'the bull' or 'the steer', derived from the Old Swedish word 'tjur'.
How popular is the name Tjure?
Tjure is particularly known in Scandinavian countries, but has also gained recognition in other regions due to the children's series 'Vicky the Viking'.