Tamires is a Brazilian feminine given name, possibly a variant of the Portuguese forms Tômiris or Támiris, which themselves derive from the ancient name Tomyris. The original Scythian name, hellenized as Tomyris, may come from an Iranian root meaning "family." Tomyris is historically known as a 6th-century BC queen of the Massagetae, a Scythian confederation in Central Asia, who famously defeated the Persian emperor Cyrus the Great during his invasion of her territory (according to Herodotus' Histories).
Notable Bearer
The most prominent modern bearer is the Brazilian professional footballer Tamires Cássia Dias de Britto (born 10 October 1987), commonly known simply as Tamires. She plays as a left-back for Corinthians and the Brazilian national team. Tamires has represented Brazil in two FIFA Women's World Cups (2015 and 2019) and the 2016 Olympic Games. Before her time at Corinthians, she played for several Brazilian clubs, including Santos and Centro Olímpico, as well as having a stint with Danish club Fortuna Hjørring. She also played in the American W-League for the Charlotte Lady Eagles in 2008, where she earned the nickname "Tam-tam."
- Meaning: Possibly derived from Tomyris, an ancient Scythian queen.
- Origin: Portuguese variant of Tomyris.
- Type: Feminine given name.
- Usage regions: Primarily Brazil.
Sources: Wikipedia — Tamires