Tekla
Tekla is an ancient feminine name of Greek heritage, revered in Christian tradition primarily through Saint Thecla of Iconium. Though rare today, it possesses a distinct and memorable historical resonance. It is an ideal choice for parents seeking an authentic name with deep spiritual roots.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisThe name Tekla translates to "glory of God" or "famous in God".
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Meno Tekla pochádza z gréckeho mena Thekla, ktoré sa tradične pokladá za skrátenú podobu starogréckeho mena Theokleia. To je utvorené zo slov theos „boh“ a kleos „sláva, povesť“, preto sa meno vykladá vo význame „Božia sláva“ alebo „slávna v Bohu“.
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TEKLA
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spelling15 foreign variants
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
- •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
- •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
- •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsStandard orthoepic pronunciation with primary stress on the initial syllable.
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Tekla
21People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.
Polish playwright, poet and translator (1767-1810)
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