What is the origin of the name Tekoa?

Tekoa is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Tekoa?

Tekoa is currently ranked #5404 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Tekoa?

Tekoa is pronounced teh-KOH-ah.

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UnisexHebrew

Tekoa

teh-KOH-ah

Popularity

#5404

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

311

Peak Year

#24 in 2023

First Recorded

1972

Style

Earthy & Bohemian, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A place name from the Hebrew Bible, designating a city in Judah. Its meaning is uncertain.

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Numerology

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Nicknames

Tek Koa

Similar Names

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Personality Traits

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