Tekoa

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Tekoa Pronunciation

Tekoa is pronounced tə-KOH-ah /təˈkoʊ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the biblical Tekoa — from Hebrew, 'a trumpet blast; a fastening, a pitching of tents' (the home of the prophet Amos)Low

In 30 seconds: A trumpet blast: Tekoa is the biblical town — 'a trumpet blast' (home of Amos). Crisp, devout, and warm.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom the biblical Tekoa — from Hebrew, 'a trumpet blast; a fastening, a pitching of tents' (the home of the prophet Amos)

U.S. rank (2024)#5404 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 161

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Tekoa comes from the biblical place-name Tekoa — from Hebrew teqoa, 'a trumpet blast' (also linked to 'a fastening, a pitching of tents'; routes layered, which we note) — a town in the hills of Judah, the home of the prophet Amos. A crisp, devout, distinctive biblical name (said 'tə-KOH-ah').

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-trumpet-blast at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Tekoa was a town in ancient Judah — its name from Hebrew, 'a trumpet blast' (also 'a pitching of tents') — the home of the prophet Amos; a crisp, devout biblical place-name (said 'tə-KOH-ah').

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Tekoa — routes layered

Variations

TekoahTekowa

Nicknames

Koa

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Hebrew Biblical Place-name

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Koa— a sound-neighbor short name

Nekoda— a fellow -koa biblical boys' name

Amos— the prophet who lived in Tekoa

Zion— another biblical place-name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Tekoa?

Tekoa is pronounced tə-KOH-ah (/təˈkoʊ.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Tekoa said aloud.

How do you say Tekoa?

Tekoa is said tə-KOH-ah (/təˈkoʊ.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Tekoa said aloud.

What does the name Tekoa mean?

Tekoa is the biblical town, 'a trumpet blast' (also 'a pitching of tents'); the routes are layered.

Is Tekoa a boy or girl name?

Tekoa is a boy's name (used for both).

How popular is Tekoa?

Tekoa is a rare name in the U.S.