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Teghveer

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Pronounced TEG-veer /ˈtɛɡ.viːɹ/Medium

Meaning: Teghveer is a Punjabi Sikh compound name: tegh, 'sword' (a word with deep resonance in Sikh tradition, as in the title Sri Sahib), joined to veer, 'brave one, warrior.' Together it reads as 'brave with the sword' or 'sword-warrior' — a name of courage, and one we treat with respect.Medium

In 30 seconds: A Sikh name of courage: Teghveer joins tegh, 'sword,' to veer, 'brave' (said 'TEG-veer'). A name with real weight behind it.
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Origin MediumPunjabi
MeaningTeghveer is a Punjabi Sikh compound name: tegh, 'sword' (a word with deep resonance in Sikh tradition, as in the title Sri Sahib), joined to veer, 'brave one, warrior.' Together it reads as 'brave with the sword' or 'sword-warrior' — a name of courage, and one we treat with respect.
U.S. rank (2024)#13978 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 17

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120142024

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

Teghveer is a Punjabi Sikh compound: tegh, 'sword,' and veer, 'brave one, warrior.' Names built on veer — Ranveer, Gurveer, Harveer — are a long-standing pattern in Punjabi families, and the sword in Sikh tradition symbolises justice and protection rather than aggression. We note that heritage respectfully (said 'TEG-veer').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S., chiefly in Punjabi Sikh families. Rare, heritage-rooted, and strong.

Did you know? The word tegh, 'sword,' carries deep meaning in Sikh tradition, where the sword stands for justice and the defence of the defenceless — so Teghveer reads not as a boast but as a duty (said 'TEG-veer').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Teghveer — Punjabi/Sikh compound: tegh 'sword' + veer 'brave, warrior'

Variations

TeghvirTegveerTeghbir

Nicknames

TeghVeer

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Ranveer— a like Punjabi veer compound
Gurveer— a same-pattern Sikh name
Harveer— a like brave-warrior compound
Tajveer— shares Teghveer's Punjabi roots
Tanveer— shares the -er ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Teghveer mean?

Teghveer is a Punjabi Sikh name meaning 'brave with the sword,' from tegh ('sword') and veer ('brave one, warrior').

How do you pronounce Teghveer?

It's said TEG-veer /ˈtɛɡ.viːɹ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Teghveer a boy or girl name?

Teghveer is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Teghveer?

Teghveer is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.

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