Tekla
Greek · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Tekla
Tekla derives from the Greek name Thekla, formed from the Greek word "theos" (God) and "kleos" (glory), meaning "divine glory" or "glory of God." The name is primarily used in Christian cultures, particularly among Eastern Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant communities, with historical prominence dating to Saint Thekla, an early Christian martyr and companion of the Apostle Paul venerated since the 1st century.
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Etymology
Tekla derives from the Greek name Thekla, formed from the Greek word "theos" (God) and "kleos" (glory), meaning "divine glory" or "glory of God." The name is primarily used in Christian cultures, particularly among Eastern Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant communities, with historical prominence dating to Saint Thekla, an early Christian martyr and companion of the Apostle Paul venerated since the 1st century.
Tekla currently ranks #13,450 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1916.
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