Teja at a glance
- Meaning
- Radiance, brilliance
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Religion
- Hindu
- Gender
- boy
- Pronunciation
- TE-ja
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- uncommon
- Variants & Spellings
- Tejas, Tejasah, Tejaso, Tejaasa, Tejaasie, Tejeas
Lucky details for Teja
- Number
- 2
- Color
- Pearl White
- Stone
- Moonstone
- Flower
- Jasmine
- Day
- Monday
- Planet
- Moon
- Zodiac
- Cancer
- Metal
- Silver
Teja is a Sanskrit name meaning “radiance, brilliance”. It is a spelling variant of Tejas and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Teja for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with gentle, intuitive, deeply people-centred. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Teja reduce to 2, a number linked with Moon and with people who are empathetic, diplomatic, a wonderful listener and peacemaker.
Numerology
Chaldean value 2 — Gentle, intuitive, deeply people-centred.
Personality
Gentle, intuitive, deeply people-centred
Positive Traits
Empathetic, diplomatic, a wonderful listener and peacemaker
Negative Traits
Sensitive to criticism and can take things to heart
Career Suggestions
Counselling, teaching, nursing, hospitality, the arts
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FAQs about the name Teja
What does the name Teja mean?
Teja means “radiance, brilliance” and comes from a Sanskrit root.
Is Teja a boy or girl name?
Teja is most often used as a boy name today.
How do you pronounce Teja?
Teja is pronounced TE-ja (2 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Teja?
The lucky number for Teja is 2, ruled by Moon.
What are good nicknames for Teja?
Popular short forms include Teji, Tey.
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