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Origin: Latin

Meaning: Earth; Earth goddess

Tera is a girl’s name of Latin origin, from Terra, meaning “Earth.” This gentle title will keep baby Tera grounded as they settle into their home on Earth. In Roman mythology, Tellus, or Terra Mater (Mother Earth), is the goddess of Earth and counterpart of the Greek goddess Gaia. Being named after a deity of Earth, life, and fertility, baby Tera may find solace in the land and learn to live in harmony with nature.