Unisex name
Tedja name meaning
“radiance, brilliance”
Tedja is a name used for both boys and girls, meaning ‘radiance’ or ‘brilliance’, from Sanskrit tejas. The source word also carries the sense of ‘power’. Teja is a spelling variant, and that form occurs in Old Javanese as well as Malay and Indonesian vocabulary.
What does Tedja mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Tedja
From Sanskrit tejas, meaning radiance, brilliance, or power. Teja occurs in Old Javanese as well as Malay and Indonesian vocabulary.
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi), Malay |
|---|---|
| Starts with | T |
Name combinations with Tedja
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Tedja, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Tedja: radiance, brilliance
- Mitra: a friend, a close companion
- Susetya: deeply faithful, steadfast
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Meaning of each word
- Tedja: radiance, brilliance
- Banyu: water, the liquid sustaining life
- Partogi: guide, leader
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Tedja Gusti
Meaning of each word
- Tedja: radiance, brilliance
- Gusti: an honorific address for a lord
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Meaning of each word
- Nofrizal: associated with November
- Tedja: radiance, brilliance
- Aditya: sun, son of Aditi
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Tedja Dimaz
Meaning of each word
- Tedja: radiance, brilliance
- Dimaz: younger brother; affectionate address
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Meaning of each word
- Tedja: radiance, brilliance
- Atmo: soul or inner self
- Kuya: a tortoise or turtle
How to pronounce Tedja
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tɛdʒa/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦠꦺꦗ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮒᮨᮏ |
Is Tedja a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Tedja is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Tedja ranks #290 among unisex names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Tedja
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Tedja
- Tedja Sukmana · b. 1959
FAQ about the name Tedja
What is the meaning of Tedja?
Tedja means radiance, brilliance. From Sanskrit tejas, meaning radiance, brilliance, or power. Teja occurs in Old Javanese as well as Malay and Indonesian vocabulary.
Is Tedja a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Tedja is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Tedja?
Tedja is of Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi) and Malay origin.
How many syllables does Tedja have?
Tedja has 2 syllables (Te-dja) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Tedja?
Tedja ranks #290 among unisex names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Tedja?
Other spellings: Teja.
What full names go well with Tedja?
Some ideas: Tedja Mitra Susetya; Tedja Banyu Partogi; Tedja Gusti.
Famous people named Tedja?
Notable people named Tedja include Tedja Sukmana.
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