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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Glory of God, from theos 'god' + kleos 'glory'
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- THEK-luh
Thecla (THEK-luh) is a Greek name that comes from theos, 'god,' and kleos, 'glory,' and means 'glory of God.' It's a rare, old-world choice with a distinctive sound: a crisp THEK followed by a soft, open ending.
Meaning & Origin of Thecla
Meaning: Glory of God, from theos 'god' + kleos 'glory'.
Origin: Greek.
How to Pronounce Thecla
THEK-luhIPA /ˈθɛklə/
Popularity of Thecla
Thecla was never common in the U.S. Its highest showing was #1416 in 1895, with 7 recorded births, and by 1986, the last year in the data, it had slipped to #12696 with just 5.
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FAQ
What does the name Thecla mean?
Glory of God, from theos ‘god’ + kleos ‘glory’.
How do you pronounce Thecla?
Thecla is pronounced THEK-luh (IPA: /ˈθɛklə/).
Is Thecla a popular name right now?
Thecla peaked at #1416 in 1895 and is ranked #12696 as of 1986. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1888–1986.)
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