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Boy's nameOrigin: AramaicMunicipal population recordMultiple origin hypothesesThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Tadej

[ˈtadɛj]

Tadej is a masculine name related to Thaddaeus, especially popular in Slovenian culture. It feels brisk, energetic, and thoroughly contemporary. The name embodies courage and generosity, making it a compelling choice for parents who love short, vibrant names.

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Municipal population record

The name is officially recorded in the civil registries and population records of Slovak municipalities. The basic onomastic profile is based on municipal records.

Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

Traditionally interpreted as a brave, bold person with a big heart.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Meno Tadej patrí do okruhu podôb biblického mena Tadeáš, ktoré sa prostredníctvom gréckeho Thaddaios a latinského Thaddaeus spája s aramejským menom Taddai. Jeho presný výklad nie je istý; tradične sa odvodzuje od aramejského slova označujúceho hruď alebo srdce a prenesene sa vykladá ako „odvážny“ či „smelý“.

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International Traveler Index

How easily Tadej is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide

85 / 100Veľmi dobrá medzinárodná adaptabilita
Degree of global adaptability85 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

TADEJ

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

Local unique name

Traditional Slavic environment
Travel strengths of this name
  • •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.
  • •Má ekvivalent v susedných stredoeurópskych kalendároch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars

This name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Pronunciation and phonetic note:[ˈtadɛj]

Standard orthoepic pronunciation with primary stress on the initial syllable.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 2
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Tadej
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Tadeja
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Tadejovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Tadeja
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Tadej
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Tadejovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Tadejom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
TadejkoTadoTadko
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Tadej
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Tadej! Tadejko! Tado!

Notable figures named Tadej

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People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

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Person type
Tadej Pogačar
SI
born 1998Notable Figure

Slovenian cyclist (born 1998)

Tadej Valjavec
SI
born 1977Notable Figure

Slovenian cyclist

Tadej Golob
SI
born 1967Notable Figure

Slovene writer and mountain climber

Tadej Brate
SI
1947 – 2022Historical Figure

Slovenian industrial archaeologist and author

Tadej Slabe
SI
born 1959Notable Figure

Slovene geographer

Tadej Ostrc
SI
born 1981Notable Figure

Slovene dentist and politician

Tadej Bajd
SI
born 1949Notable Figure

Slovene electrical engineer

Tadej Hrušovar
SI
1947 – 2020Historical Figure

Slovenian singer and composer (1947-2020)

Test how Tadej sounds with your surname

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Initials / monogram:with dots:T.S.without dots:TS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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