Tecla

Tecla Meaning & Origin

About Tecla
The name "Tecla" is of Greek origin and is derived from the word "theke," meaning "a case" or "a container." It is often associated with the biblical figure of Saint Thecla, who was a follower of Saint Paul. The name Tecla symbolizes strength, resilience, and protection, reflecting the idea of being a protective vessel or container for something valuable.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Tecla are female.

Tecla Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -28.57% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TKL
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T0240
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T EH1 K L AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈtɛklə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tecla in Braille

Here's how to represent Tecla in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Tecla in braille

How to Spell the Name Tecla in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Tecla using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Tecla in sign language

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