Thales
/thayleeːz/ Western Unisex
Meaning & Origin
Thales is a Western name meaning "Thales is a name of uncertain meaning, possibly related to words signifying "to bloom" or "to flourish."". It originates from BE, BO, BR, Canada, CH. The origin is debated, but possibly Greek, derived from the word *thallein* (θάλλειν), meaning "to bloom, to flourish" or from *thalos* (θᾰ́λος) meaning "sprout, twig".
Quick Facts
Language Western
Gender Unisex
Phonetic thayleeːz
IPA θeɪliːz
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as thayleeːz. Keep the original Western phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Thales
- · Thales of Miletus - Pre-Socratic philosopher
- · Thales Leites - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner
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