Tekla β Baby Name Meaning and Origin
Tekla is a feminine name with various cultural origins. In Greek, Tekla means 'glory of God' or 'crowned by God'. It is derived from the name Thekla, which was the name of an early Christian martyr.
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Meaning of Tekla:
Tekla is a feminine name with various cultural origins. In Greek, Tekla means 'glory of God' or 'crowned by God'. It is derived from the name Thekla, which was the name of an early Christian martyr. Tekla symbolizes devotion, faithfulness, and divine favor.
- Gender: Girl
- Origin: Georgian, Latvian, Hungarian, Swedish, Ga, Greek, Polish
- US popularity: In 2022, 6 newborns in the United States were named Tekla (Social Security Administration data). Recorded peak: 1916 with 16 babies.
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What does the name Tekla mean?
Tekla is a feminine name with various cultural origins. In Greek, Tekla means 'glory of God' or 'crowned by God'. It is derived from the name Thekla, which was the name of an early Christian martyr. Tekla symbolizes devotion, faithfulness, and divine favor.
What is the origin of the name Tekla?
Tekla is a girl's name of Georgian, Latvian, Hungarian, Swedish, Ga, Greek, Polish origin.
Is Tekla a boy or girl name?
Tekla is commonly used as a girl's name.
How popular is the name Tekla?
In 2022, 6 newborns in the United States were named Tekla, according to Social Security Administration data. Its recorded peak was 1916, with 16 babies given the name.
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