Tecla - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Tecla \t(e)-c

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 an uncommon first name for women and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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