Taranis

The first name Taranis is a Gallic form of the Celtic name Toranos. In Gallic mythology, he is revered as the god of thunder, often associated with the Roman god Jupiter.

What does the name Taranis mean?

Taranis is considered a Gallic derivation of the Celtic name Toranos. In Gallic mythology, he is known as the god of thunder and is often associated with Jupiter, the Roman god. Similar names include the Welsh 'Taran' and the Irish 'Torann,' both of which mean 'thunder.' Generally, the name translates to 'the thunderer' or 'the thunder.' The origins can be found in the Old Welsh word taran as well as the Celtic *toranos, meaning 'to thunder' and 'thunder.' The name may also have a connection to the Germanic thunder god Donar or Thor.

Where does the name Taranis come from?

The name Taranis is a masculine first name whose origins are found in Old Welsh and Celtic, meaning 'the thunderer.' The word roots taran and *toranos mean 'to thunder' and 'thunder' in Old Welsh and Celtic.

How do you pronounce Taranis?

Ta-ra-nis

Popularity

In Germany, Taranis is a rather rare first name. In 2019, it reached the 3,920th place on the list of the most common male first names. In the last ten years, Taranis has been used as a first name fewer than ten times, placing it at 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,767th.

Nicknames & pet names

Taran

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