Thura

Syllable breakdown

Name meaning and origin

Origin

Burmese/Myanmar (Myanmar)

Meaning

a Burmese masculine name meaning brave, heroic, or valiant, from the Pali thura (ถุระ) meaning hero, brave man, or one who bears burdens for others — the Pali equivalent of a hero who takes on difficult tasks and duties for the benefit of his community; in Theravada Buddhist tradition thura describes those who take on the burdens of religious practice and service to the community, and the word carries an association of moral courage and willing sacrifice alongside physical bravery; the name is common in Myanmar and carries a strong masculine ideal of courageous action in the world; it is often combined with other elements: Thura Aung (brave victory), Thura Myint (brave and clear/bright), and similar compounds are frequent in Burmese masculine naming; as a standalone name Thura has a clean, confident sound and clear meaning that have kept it popular across generations

Gender

male