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How to Pronounce Tegh
Pronounced TEG
🔊 Hear it /ˈtɛɡ/ Medium ⧉ copy
Meaning: From Persian/Punjabi tegh, 'a sword' — borne (as Tegh Bahadur, 'brave with the sword') by the ninth Sikh Guru; we note the Sikh Guru Low ⧉ copy
In 30 seconds: A sword: Tegh is Punjabi/Persian 'a sword'. Crisp, strong, and warm (said 'TEG').
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Meaning From Persian/Punjabi tegh, 'a sword' — borne (as Tegh Bahadur, 'brave with the sword') by the ninth Sikh Guru; we note the Sikh Guru
U.S. rank (2025) #3838 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births 29 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year 2022
Total births (all-time) ≈ 115
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Shop mom essentials Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data peak 2025 2014 2025 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 Persian/Punjabi tegh , 'a sword' — borne (as Tegh Bahadur , 'brave with the sword') by the ninth Sikh Guru, who was martyred for religious freedom (we note the Sikh Guru). A crisp, strong Sikh name (said 'TEG').
In the U.S. it appears in Sikh-Punjabi families. Rare, a-sword at the root, and strong.
Did you know? Tegh means 'a sword' in Persian/Punjabi — borne, as Tegh Bahadur ('brave with the sword'), by the ninth Sikh Guru — a crisp, strong name (we note the Sikh Guru; said 'TEG').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Tegh — Sikh Guru noted
Variations Teg Teghveer
Nicknames —
Famous Bearers Famous bearers coming soon. If you like Tegh… Fateh — a fellow Sikh 'victory' boys' name Jorawar — a companion Sikh 'mighty' boys' name Ranveer — another strong Punjabi boys' name Tej — a fellow Punjabi choice Shayan — shares Tegh's Persian roots Frequently Asked What does the name Tegh mean? Tegh is Persian/Punjabi for 'a sword' (borne by Guru Tegh Bahadur). We note the Sikh Guru.
How do you pronounce Tegh? It's said TEG /ˈtɛɡ/ — one syllable.
Is Tegh a boy or girl name? Tegh is a boy's name.
How popular is Tegh? Tegh is a rare name in the U.S.
