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Tehila
Pronounced teh-hee-LAH /tΙ.hiΛlΙ/High
Meaning: From Hebrew tehillah, 'praise, song of praise' β the root of Tehillim, the Book of PsalmsHigh
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Tehila comes from Hebrew tehillah, 'praise, song of praise' β the singular of Tehillim, the Psalms. A beloved modern Israeli name, it is devotional at the core and musical in sound, often given in gratitude.
In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, praise at the root, and lyrically devout.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Tehila mean?
Tehila is Hebrew for 'praise, song of praise', the root of Tehillim, the Psalms.
How do you pronounce Tehila?
It's said teh-hee-LAH /tΙ.hiΛlΙ/ β three syllables, stress on the last.
Is Tehila a boy or girl name?
Tehila is a girl's name.
How popular is Tehila?
Tehila is a rare name in the U.S. and popular in Israel.