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Name Origin

Tyra is a Scandinavian given name, predominantly found in Denmark and Norway. It's considered a feminine form of the Norse god Tyr's name. Tyr was associated with war, justice, and law.

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Famous People

Tyra Lynne Banks (1974-)

Model, actress, television personality, producer

  • First African-American woman to be featured on the covers of GQ and the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
  • Creator and host of America's Next Top Model.

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