Unisex name
Teja name meaning
“radiance, brilliance”
Teja is a name used for both boys and girls, meaning radiance or brilliance. It comes from Sanskrit tejas, which also means power. The form teja occurs in Old Javanese as well as Malay and Indonesian vocabulary. Tedja is a spelling variant of the name.
What does Teja mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Teja
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 Teja
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Teja, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Teja: radiance, brilliance
- Bimo: formidable, awe-inspiring
- Gusti: an honorific address for a lord
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Meaning of each word
- Teja: radiance, brilliance
- Rangga: a historical official's title
- Nawa: nine; new
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Teja Setiaji
Meaning of each word
- Teja: radiance, brilliance
- Setiaji: loyalty and honor
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Meaning of each word
- Budiarso: intellect and intention
- Teja: radiance, brilliance
- Senjaya: victory, success
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Teja Yogaswara
Meaning of each word
- Teja: radiance, brilliance
- Yogaswara: voice and spiritual union
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Meaning of each word
- Teja: radiance, brilliance
- Gema: sound reflected back
- Berkat: a gift bringing goodness
How to pronounce Teja
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tɛdʒa/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦠꦺꦗ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮒᮨᮏ |
Is Teja a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Teja is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 73% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Teja ranks #222 among unisex names in our data sample (15 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 Teja
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Teja
- Teja Kaswari · b. 1966
FAQ about the name Teja
What is the meaning of Teja?
Teja means radiance, brilliance. From Sanskrit tejas, meaning radiance, brilliance, or power. Teja occurs in Old Javanese as well as Malay and Indonesian vocabulary.
Is Teja a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Teja is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 73% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Teja?
Teja is of Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi) and Malay origin.
How many syllables does Teja have?
Teja has 2 syllables (Te-ja) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Teja?
Teja ranks #222 among unisex names in our data sample (15 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Teja?
Other spellings: Tedja.
What full names go well with Teja?
Some ideas: Teja Bimo Gusti; Teja Rangga Nawa; Teja Setiaji.
Famous people named Teja?
Notable people named Teja include Teja Kaswari.
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