French

Thaïs

Pronounced tah-EESShare

Meaning: Uncertain ancient meaning

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

An ancient name used in modern French, associated with a saint and with Massenet’s opera. Its deeper Greek or Coptic origin is uncertain.

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Thaïs comes from French.

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