Gender: Female
Origin: Greek, Italian
Meaning: Glory of God, Famous, Divine Fame
Pronunciation: TEHK-lah, /ˈtɛk.lə/, T EH K L AH
Popularity Rank: #55,772
Tekla is a Greek name meaning 'glory of God'. It is the feminine form of the name Thekla, which is derived from the Greek word 'theos' meaning 'God'.
The name Tekla is of Greek, Italian origin and means Glory of God, Famous, Divine Fame. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Tekla is commonly found in Italy, Georgia, Hungary, and 53 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: TEHK-lah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈtɛk.lə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: T EH K L AH
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Tekla is recorded 521 times globally, ranking it as the 55,772th most common name worldwide.
Tekla is most prevalent in Italy, with 73 occurrences, making it the 13,345th most popular name in the country.
In Georgia, the name Tekla is found among 1 in every 269 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | #13,345 | 1 : 16,199 |
| Georgia | #241 | 1 : 269 |
| Hungary | #643 | 1 : 1,002 |
| United States of America | #33,917 | 1 : 46,387 |
| Namibia | #1,620 | 1 : 4,669 |
| Netherlands | #10,961 | 1 : 13,550 |
| Finland | #3,104 | 1 : 5,403 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Tekla from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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