Takela
Hebrew · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Takela
Takela is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin meaning "God's deer" or "gazelle of God," derived from the Hebrew elements "takh" (gazelle) and "El" (God).
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Etymology
Takela is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin meaning "God's deer" or "gazelle of God," derived from the Hebrew elements "takh" (gazelle) and "El" (God). The name is primarily used in Ethiopian and Eritrean cultures, particularly among Coptic Christian and Ethiopian Orthodox communities, reflecting the region's strong Christian heritage.
Takela currently ranks #14,821 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1977.
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