Theron
[ˈθɛrən]Meaning
from Greek θηράω (therao), "to hunt"; also an Occitan surname from place-names meaning "height"
Background Story
As a given name in English, Theron comes from the Greek name Θήρων (Thḗrōn), derived from θηράω (therao), "to hunt". The surname Theron is Occitan, from the place-names Théron and Thérond, which derive from Latin torus, "height". The Afrikaans form of the surname was made known by an actress.
Temperament
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