Tecla - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Tecla \t(e)-cla, tec-la\ is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "God's glory". From "theos kleia". According to traditional legend, Saint Thecla, converted by Saint Paul, was the first female Christian martyr. The name is popular in Greece.

Tecla has 7 variant forms: Teccla, Tekla, Tekli, Telca, Telka, Thecla and Thekla.

Tecla is a very rare female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Tecla. Click here to compare Tecla with related baby names.