The name Tekla: meaning and origin
- Tekla name meaning
- Tekla origin
- Georgian names
Tekla is a Greek name meaning glory of God. An old name that is very fashionable again today.
Where does the name Tekla come from and what does it mean?
The name comes from the Greek Theokleia: theos means God and kleos means glory. In Christian tradition Saint Thecla, a follower of the Apostle Paul, is one of the first women martyrs. In Georgia the name has come back into fashion in recent years.
Famous people named Tekla
The best-known bearer is Saint Thecla, Equal to the Apostles and a follower of Saint Paul.
Pet names for Tekla
The most common affectionate forms are:
- Teko
- Tekuna
What character is linked to the name Tekla?
People say Teklas are energetic, curious and very direct. They never stop halfway.
The numerology number of Tekla
In the Georgian alphabet every letter has a number value: ა is 1, ბ is 2, გ is 3 and so on. The letters of Tekla in Georgian (თეკლა) add up to 65, which reduces to 2. In numerology, 2 is the number of partnership, diplomacy and gentleness. It is a playful tradition rather than science, but it is fun to see how well it fits.