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Tegh

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Pronounced TEG /ˈteɡ/Medium

Meaning: From the Punjabi tegh, 'sword' — a word of courage and honor, borne in the Sikh tradition (as in Guru Tegh Bahadur). One syllable; noted with respect.Low

In 30 seconds: A one-beat name of courage: Tegh is Punjabi for 'sword' (said 'TEG'). Strong and rare.
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Origin MediumPunjabi
MeaningFrom the Punjabi tegh, 'sword' — a word of courage and honor, borne in the Sikh tradition (as in Guru Tegh Bahadur). One syllable; noted with respect.
U.S. rank (2024)#17387 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 17

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220202024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Tegh comes from the Punjabi for 'sword,' a word of courage and honor in the Sikh tradition, recalled in the name Guru Tegh Bahadur. A single strong beat, noted with respect, rare in the U.S. (said 'TEG').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., familiar in Sikh and Punjabi families. Rare, strong, and honored.

Did you know? Tegh is Punjabi for 'sword' — a name of courage honored in the Sikh tradition, as in Guru Tegh Bahadur — noted with respect (said 'TEG').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Tegh — Punjabi/Sikh 'sword'; Guru Tegh Bahadur

Variations

TegTegbirTeghdeep

Nicknames

TeggyTego

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tegh mean?

Tegh is Punjabi for 'sword' — a name of courage honored in the Sikh tradition, as in Guru Tegh Bahadur.

How do you pronounce Tegh?

It's said TEG /ˈteɡ/ — one syllable.

Is Tegh a boy or girl name?

Tegh is used here as a girl's name; it is traditionally unisex in Sikh naming.

How popular is Tegh?

Tegh is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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