Meaning & Origin
In Hebrew, Thirza means 'jasmine' or 'rose'. This beautiful and fragrant flower has been used as a symbol of love and devotion in various cultures and religious traditions.
Spiritual meaning
Represents love, beauty, and grace in the spiritual realm.
Language details
Thirza
desire, pleasure, delight, love, will, voluntary, pleasure
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
THUR-zah
/θərˈzɑː/
Lucky number
7
Lucky day
Sunday
Lucky colors
Life path
3
Lucky stone
Sapphire
Cultural & Spiritual notes
The name 'Rosaline' was popularized in the English-speaking world by Shakespeare in his play "As You Like It", where he used it as a name for a love interest of the character Orlando.
In Christianity, roses are often used as a symbol of the Virgin Mary, as well as of the purity and love of God.
Historical references
Thirza, a female character in the 18th-century novel 'Rolla' by Charles Johnson, is believed to be one of the earliest recorded uses of the name in English literature. She is a beautiful and cunning Moorish princess who captivates the heart of the English protagonist, Roland Rolla.
Late 18th Century
Thirza, the daughter of the Dutch explorer Jan van Riebeeck, is recorded in the annals of the Dutch East India Company as being born in the Cape Colony in 1658. She is one of the earliest European settlers in South Africa and is remembered as an important figure in the early colonial history of the region.
Early 17th Century
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