Boy name
Teguh name meaning
“steadfast, not easily shaken”
Teguh is a masculine name meaning steadfast or not easily shaken, taken from the Indonesian and Malay word teguh. The source adjective also conveys firmness or remaining firm in one's position. It is used directly as a given name, carrying the meaning of the original word.
What does Teguh mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Teguh
Taken from Indonesian and Malay teguh, meaning firm or steadfast. The adjective is used directly as a given name.
| Linguistic origin | Malay, Indonesian |
|---|---|
| Starts with | T |
Name combinations with Teguh
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Teguh, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Teguh as a first name
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Teguh Jun
Interpretation
May a child born in June grow steadfast and unwavering.Meaning of each word
- Teguh: steadfast, not easily shaken
- Jun: the month of June
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Interpretation
May this child firmly uphold promises and bring victory to the people.Meaning of each word
- Teguh: steadfast, not easily shaken
- Nicky: victory of the people
- Prastyo: pledge or oath of loyalty
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Teguh Prastyo
Interpretation
May this child remain steadfast in keeping promises, never easily shaken.Meaning of each word
- Teguh: steadfast, not easily shaken
- Prastyo: pledge or oath of loyalty
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Interpretation
May this child become a steadfast supreme leader filled with joy.Meaning of each word
- Teguh: steadfast, not easily shaken
- Rajendra: king among kings
- Pramudya: joy and delight
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Interpretation
May this child become a brilliant ruler, steadfast in counsel.Meaning of each word
- Teguh: steadfast, not easily shaken
- Gilang: radiant, brilliantly shining
- Reynaldi: ruler with counsel
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Teguh Cahyanto
Interpretation
May this child become a steadfast light that cannot easily be shaken.Meaning of each word
- Teguh: steadfast, not easily shaken
- Cahyanto: light or radiance
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Teguh Samudra
Interpretation
A picture of a vast ocean with steadfastness that remains unshaken.Meaning of each word
- Teguh: steadfast, not easily shaken
- Samudra: a vast ocean
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Teguh Billy
Interpretation
May this child become a steadfast protector with a strong resolve.Meaning of each word
- Teguh: steadfast, not easily shaken
- Billy: resolute protector
Teguh as a middle name
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Interpretation
May this September child possess strength that cannot easily be shaken.Meaning of each word
- Daya: strength or ability
- Teguh: steadfast, not easily shaken
- Septiadi: September; foremost or excellent
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Aditya Teguh Febriansyah
Interpretation
A picture of a steadfast February king shining like the sun.Meaning of each word
- Aditya: sun, son of Aditi
- Teguh: steadfast, not easily shaken
- Febriansyah: February and king
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Interpretation
May this child become a companion to troops, steadfast as a mountain.Meaning of each word
- Arga: mountain, towering summit
- Teguh: steadfast, not easily shaken
- Erwinsyah: army friend; king
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Interpretation
May this child become a steadfast ruler who possesses nobility.Meaning of each word
- Kaisar: ruler holding the imperial title
- Teguh: steadfast, not easily shaken
- Muliawan: possessing nobility
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Interpretation
A picture of steadfastness and goodness accompanying the flowing River Kelvin.Meaning of each word
- Prayogo: good, proper, fitting
- Teguh: steadfast, not easily shaken
- Kelvin: the River Kelvin
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Interpretation
A picture of a steadfast prince amid a downward flow.Meaning of each word
- Inu: prince; royal son
- Teguh: steadfast, not easily shaken
- Jordy: one who descends; worker of the land
Teguh as a last name
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Interpretation
May this child have a true self that remains steadfast within rules.Meaning of each word
- Vidi: order, destiny
- Atma: spirit or true self
- Teguh: steadfast, not easily shaken
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Prawira Teguh
Interpretation
May this child become a courageous hero, steadfast and not easily shaken.Meaning of each word
- Prawira: a brave and valiant hero
- Teguh: steadfast, not easily shaken
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Angger Teguh
Interpretation
May this young child grow steadfast and not easily shaken.Meaning of each word
- Angger: young one, an address to a child
- Teguh: steadfast, not easily shaken
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Wardono Teguh
Interpretation
May this child keep growing with steadfastness that remains unshaken.Meaning of each word
- Wardono: growth or increase
- Teguh: steadfast, not easily shaken
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Interpretation
A picture of a resolute protector, steadfast like the vast ocean.Meaning of each word
- Samudra: a vast ocean
- Billy: resolute protector
- Teguh: steadfast, not easily shaken
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Interpretation
May this child become a steadfast leader who steps beyond boundaries.Meaning of each word
- Pradana: the foremost, a leader
- Aldila: beyond, on the other side
- Teguh: steadfast, not easily shaken
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How to pronounce Teguh
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /təguh/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦠꦺꦒꦸꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮒᮨᮌᮥᮂ |
Is Teguh a boy’s name?
Yes, Teguh is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 98% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Teguh ranks #87 among boy names in our data sample (169 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Teguh
Names with related meanings
- Santoso♂Secure, steadfast, prosperous
- Iskandar♂Defender of humankind
- Aziz♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Hamzah♂Lion
- Azis♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Kadir♂Capable, possessing power
- Santosa♂Steadfast, tranquil
- Ricky♂Powerful ruler
- Prabowo♂Authority, influence
- Dicky♂Powerful ruler
- Hermanto♂Warrior
- Suherman♂A good warrior
Famous people named Teguh
- Teguh Karya · b. 1937
- Teguh (Srimulat) · b. 1926
- Teguh Setyabudi · b. 1967
- Teguh Amiruddin · b. 1993
- Teguh Juwarno · b. 1968
- Teguh Prakosa · b. 1959
- Teguh Arief Indratmoko · b. 1965
- Teguh Iswara Suardi
- Rm. Teguh Supriyanto · b. 1961
- Teguh Bangun Martoto
- Teguh Dartanto
- Teguh Esha · b. 1947
FAQ about the name Teguh
What is the meaning of Teguh?
Teguh means steadfast, not easily shaken. Taken from Indonesian and Malay teguh, meaning firm or steadfast. The adjective is used directly as a given name.
Is Teguh a boy’s name?
Yes, Teguh is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 98% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Teguh?
Teguh is of Malay and Indonesian origin.
How many syllables does Teguh have?
Teguh has 2 syllables (Te-guh) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Teguh?
Teguh ranks #87 among boy names in our data sample (169 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Teguh?
Some ideas: Teguh Jun; Daya Teguh Septiadi; Vidi Atma Teguh.
Famous people named Teguh?
Notable people named Teguh include Teguh Karya, Teguh (Srimulat), Teguh Setyabudi.
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