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').

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References — Tekoa — routes layered

Variations

TekoahTekowa

Nicknames

Koa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tekoa mean?

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

How do you pronounce Tekoa?

It's said tə-KOH-ah /təˈkoʊ.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

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.