"How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them! If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand."
Christian Name · Greek Origin
Thalassa Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Thalassa
girl
Thalassa means "Sea; Ocean", a girl's name of Greek origin. The name Thalassa does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Thalassa holds God's precious thoughts — more than sand, sins cast into her depths, compassion returning, the sea whose immensity mirrors God's unfathomable love.
Is Thalassa in the Bible?
No — the name Thalassa does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Sea; Ocean", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Thalassa.
Pronunciation:/thah-LAS-ah/
OriginGreek
MeaningSea; Ocean
What does Thalassa mean?
Thalassa is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "Sea; Ocean". Thalassa is the sea — and God's thoughts toward His people outnumber the grains of sand. 'How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them!
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What does Thalassa mean in the Bible?
Thalassa means "Sea; Ocean" and is a name of Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Thalassa is the sea — and God's thoughts toward His people outnumber the grains of sand. 'How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them! If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand.' Thalassa carries the immensity of God's love.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Thalassa?
Thalassa is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Sea; Ocean" — not because Scripture names anyone Thalassa.
"He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Thalassa?
Thalassa has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
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Which books of the Bible mention Thalassa?
Thalassa is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Thalassa?
Thalassa holds God's precious thoughts — more than sand, sins cast into her depths, compassion returning, the sea whose immensity mirrors God's unfathomable love.
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Thalassa name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Thalassa does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Sea; Ocean", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Thalassa.
Thalassa means "Sea; Ocean." It is a Greek name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Sea; Ocean" — runs right through the Bible.
Greek. Thalassa comes into English from Greek and carries the sense "Sea; Ocean." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Thalassa
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Thalassa?
You can read every verse where Thalassa 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.