Tela

Tela is a feminine first name that is regarded as a Frisian and Low German diminutive of Adelheid. This name has its roots in the Old High German forms Adalhaidis and Adalheidis. Figuratively, it carries the meanings 'of noble being', 'the noblewoman', 'the noble', or 'the distinguished'.

What does the name Tela mean?

Tela, a feminine first name, is regarded as a Frisian and Low German diminutive of Adelheid, which derives from the Old High German names Adalhaidis and Adalheidis. The meanings of the name are 'of noble being', 'the noblewoman', 'the noble', or 'the distinguished'. Its origin can be found in Old High German, where the first component adal means 'noble', 'distinguished', 'the nobility', 'of noble descent', 'noble lineage', or 'noble ancestry', and heit means 'the kind', 'the way', 'the form', or 'the origin'. Occasionally, a connection to the names Dietlinde and Eiltraud is also made. Other variants of the name include Teida, Tele, Adelheit, Adelheide, Adelais (Old French), Adelaidis, Adalhaid, Adelhajda, Adelaida (French), Adelajdo (Esperanto), Adelasia, Adelajdzie (Polish), Edelheid, Adelade, and Adeleidis. Among the most well-known variations are Adelaide (French and Italian), Alice, Alicia, and Alyssa.

Where does the name Tela come from?

The name Tela has its origins in Old High German and means 'of noble being'.

How do you pronounce Tela?

The pronunciation of the name Tela is two syllables and features an open vowel structure that makes it sound light and clear. The name is typically pronounced as 'Te-la' [ˈteːla], beginning with a prolonged e-sound that immediately conveys a sense of openness. The even syllable structure without hard consonants ensures a calm and flowing sound. As a result, Tela appears soft and harmonious, with a light, open presence.

When is the name day of Tela?

The name day of Tela is celebrated on February 5, October 17, and December 16. In Poland, January 30 is also observed as a name day.

Popularity

In Germany, Tela is a rare first name. In 2019, it ranked 4,068th on the list of the most common female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2017 at 3,952nd place. Over the last ten years, Tela has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 7,773rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,410th.

Nicknames & pet names

Kuchentela / Tee