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Biblical Name · Latin Origin
Terra Meaning in the Bible
Terra
girl
Terra means "Earth or land", a girl's name of Latin origin. Terra appears in the King James Bible, and Revelation 21:1 is the passage most often tied to it. Represents God's creative power and the hope of all creation being renewed.
Is Terra in the Bible?
Yes — Terra (spelled Terah in the King James Bible) appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
Pronunciation:/TAIR-ah/
OriginLatin
MeaningEarth or land
What does Terra mean?
Terra is a girl name of Latin origin meaning "Earth or land". Reflecting God's creation of the earth and His promise of a new earth in Revelation.
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What does Terra mean in the Bible?
Terra means "Earth or land" and is a name of Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Reflecting God's creation of the earth and His promise of a new earth in Revelation.
Where does Terra appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Terra is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Revelation 21:1. Each verse is quoted in full below.
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What is the spiritual meaning of Terra?
Represents God's creative power and the hope of all creation being renewed.
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Terra name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Terra (spelled Terah in the King James Bible) appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
Terra means "Earth or land." It is a Latin name. The King James Bible uses it, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Latin. Terra comes into English from Latin and carries the sense "Earth or land." It appears in the King James Bible.
Common questions about the name Terra
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Terra?
Yes. The complete King James Bible is available as a free PDF download — all 66 books, 1,189 chapters, ready to read offline or print. No sign-up required.
Where can I read the full biblical context for Terra?
You can read every verse where Terra appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.