Boy name
Tedjo name meaning
“light, radiance”
Tedjo is a masculine Javanese name meaning light or radiance. It is a form of teja, transmitted through Old Javanese from the Sanskrit word tejas, meaning brilliance or splendor. Tedjo represents the older spelling, while Tejo is another spelling of the name.
What does Tedjo mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Tedjo
A Javanese form of teja ‘light, radiance’, transmitted through Old Javanese from Sanskrit tejas ‘brilliance, splendor’. Tedjo is the older spelling.
| Linguistic origin | Javanese, Old Javanese (Kawi), Sanskrit |
|---|---|
| Common in | Javanese |
| Starts with | T |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Tedjo
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Tedjo, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Tedjo Kusumawardhana Banjar
Meaning of each word
- Tedjo: light, radiance
- Kusumawardhana: one who makes flowers flourish
- Banjar: a row or ordered line
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Meaning of each word
- Tedjo: light, radiance
- Jaka: an unmarried young man
- Noven: born in November
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Tedjo Prakarsa
Meaning of each word
- Tedjo: light, radiance
- Prakarsa: initiative to begin an undertaking
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Oktavianto Tedjo Subagiyo
Meaning of each word
- Oktavianto: associated with the eighth position
- Tedjo: light, radiance
- Subagiyo: fortunate and prosperous
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Tedjo Cahyanto
Meaning of each word
- Tedjo: light, radiance
- Cahyanto: light or radiance
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Meaning of each word
- Tedjo: light, radiance
- Setyawan: faithful, committed to truth
- Praditya: sun
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How to pronounce Tedjo
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tɛdʒo/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦠꦺꦗꦺꦴ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮒᮨᮏᮧ |
Is Tedjo a boy’s name?
Yes, Tedjo is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Tedjo ranks #2,370 among boy names in our data sample (8 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 Tedjo
Names with related meanings
- Nur♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Anwar♂Brighter, more radiant
- Nurul♂♀Light of
- Dian♂♀Lamp, illuminating light
- Noor♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Surya♂The shining sun
- Fajar♂Light before sunrise
- Nurdin♂Light of the faith
- Robert♂Bright fame
- Azhar♂Bright, radiant
- Noer♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Munir♂Radiant, giving light
Famous people named Tedjo
- Tedjo Edhy Purdijatno · b. 1952
- Tedjo Sukmono
- H RM Tedjo S
- Tedjo Dwikora
- Tedjo Soelarso
FAQ about the name Tedjo
What is the meaning of Tedjo?
Tedjo means light, radiance. A Javanese form of teja ‘light, radiance’, transmitted through Old Javanese from Sanskrit tejas ‘brilliance, splendor’. Tedjo is the older spelling.
Is Tedjo a boy’s name?
Yes, Tedjo is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Tedjo?
Tedjo is of Javanese, Old Javanese (Kawi) and Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Tedjo have?
Tedjo has 2 syllables (Te-djo) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Tedjo?
Tedjo ranks #2,370 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Tedjo?
Other spellings: Tejo.
What full names go well with Tedjo?
Some ideas: Tedjo Kusumawardhana Banjar; Tedjo Jaka Noven; Tedjo Prakarsa.
Famous people named Tedjo?
Notable people named Tedjo include Tedjo Edhy Purdijatno, Tedjo Sukmono, H RM Tedjo S.
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