Thecla name meaning

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Updated: March 20th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Old Greek
Usage: English, Swedish and Danish
Pronunciation: th(ec)-la
Meaning: God and Glory
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What does Thecla mean?

The queer and quaint girl name Thecla is used in Danish, Swedish and English came from Old Greek. Thecla is variant form of orthodox and biblical Thekla. Thekla is a form of ever lasting, biblical and widely accepted Theodora.

Thekla is a short form of Θεοκλεια, a Femlfrm of Θεοκλῆς. Queer and Quaint Thekla has its origin in Old Greek, Thekla means "Glory and God".

How do I pronounce Thecla?

Two syllabled Thecla is most commonly pronounced as th(ec)-la.

Variants of Thecla

Thekla, Theokleia, Theodora, Tekla, Dasia, Theodosia, Theodoros, Theodorus

Middle Names for Thecla

Novaleigh, Hula, Skyla, view more middle names that goes with Thecla

How popular is the name Thecla?

Thecla is an uncommon baby name in United States, even after 38 years of usage and 281 bearers, the name could just made to the top 1276 names in 1888 before vanishing in 1986.

Over 281 babies in United States have been named Thecla. The name is a rare baby name in France, chances of it being still in use are very slim since it isn't seen since 1934.

Thecla is a common name in Tanzania while somewhat familiar name in Cameroon, Papua New Guinea, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, DR Congo and Trinidad and Tobago. At least, 6000 people globally have been given the name as per our evaluation.

YearRankBirths
1986109045
196258536
195950287
195854066
195760845
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Thecla in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands022521634

Numerological analysis of Thecla

You don't focus on material things but like to have nice possessions. Don't forget to emind yourself of your life success, when facing hard times. Help them improve instead of judging. Make new mistakes and stop obsessing over old ones. You are seen as a dominant force at your workplace, while your friends see you as their shoulder to cry. You are hard to reach and even harder to trust. Be proud of everything you've been through.

Other names liked by would be parents that are similar to Thecla

  •  Karitas is Nordic equivalent of Caritas
  •  Gebharda - Gebharda's meaning is Gift or Hard is aimed at girls
  •  Ginie - Originated from Latin, Ginie bestowed upon baby girls, used specifically in English and Danish, Ginie means "Maiden and Pure". Ginie is diminutive of Virginia.
  •  Lorentine - Mostly used in Swedish, Finnish and Norwegian, Lorentine aimed at girls that originated from Latin, meaning of Lorentine is "Laurel Wreath and Laurel". Lorentine is a feminine form of Lorenz.
  •  Reidar - The infrequent boy name Reidar means "Warrior from the Start" is originated from Old Norse is used especially in Norwegian, Scandinavian and Faroese

Famous people named Thecla

  • Thecla, saint of the early Christian Church
  • In 1923, Thecla Åhlander played the role of Dick's Mother in drama, romance film Eld ombord.

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