The pronunciation "Tirua" aligns intriguingly with the Megrelian verb "თირუა" (tirua), which carries multiple meanings in Kajaia’s dictionary: "change," "replacement," "shaking," and even "snowfall."
This opens up an unexpected connection—while Israel’s first snowfall typically occurs in November on Mount Hermon, Yom Teruah falls a month earlier. Given climate fluctuations, variations in ancient Hebrew calendars, and the festival’s shifting placement, this interpretation holds weight.
Additionally, the meanings "change" and "replacement" fit well, as Tishrei, the month in which Yom Teruah occurs, marks the beginning of Israel’s autumn—a time of transition.
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