Tefta
Albanian · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Tefta
Tefta is an Albanian given name derived from the root "teft," which means "to weave" or relates to craftsmanship, reflecting traditional occupational naming practices.
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Etymology
Tefta is an Albanian given name derived from the root "teft," which means "to weave" or relates to craftsmanship, reflecting traditional occupational naming practices. The name is primarily used among Albanian populations in Albania, Kosovo, and the diaspora, with historical usage dating back to Ottoman-era Albania where occupational surnames and given names were common.
Tefta currently ranks #5,034 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1921.
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