Tehila: meaning of the Hebrew name
תְּהִילָּה
Pronounced teh-hee-LAH
Meaning of Tehila
Tehila is written תהילה or תהלה in Hebrew. These are spellings of the same name.
תהילה Girl, Hebrew
Tehila means praise and glory, as in the hymns of the Book of Psalms: "My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord." A girl's name.
תהלה Girl, Hebrew
Tehila means praise and glory, from the same root as Tehilim, the Book of Psalms: a song of thanksgiving. A girl's name.
My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD; And let all flesh bless His holy name for ever and ever.
תְּהִלַּת יְהֹוָה יְדַבֶּר־פִּי וִיבָרֵךְ כָּל־בָּשָׂר שֵׁם קָדְשׁוֹ לְעוֹלָם וָעֶד׃
Tehila in Hebrew
Tehila is written תהילה in Hebrew (with vowel points: תְּהִילָּה). Other spellings: תהלה. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- תTav
- הHe
- יYod
- לLamed
- הHe
Gematria value: 450 (Tav 400 + He 5 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningpraise
- Pronunciationteh-hee-LAH
- Hebrewתהילה
- Syllables3
- Other spellingsתהלה
Popularity in Israel
תהילה
In 2024, Tehila (תהילה) ranked #42 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (429 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #38, in 2014.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42 | 429 |
| 2023 | 41 | 426 |
| 2022 | 46 | 386 |
| 2021 | 45 | 410 |
| 2020 | 43 | 403 |
| 2019 | 40 | 445 |
| 2018 | 44 | 423 |
| 2017 | 44 | 415 |
| 2016 | 43 | 431 |
| 2015 | 39 | 445 |
| 2014 | 38 | 436 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Tehila
What does the name Tehila mean?
Tehila means praise and glory, as in the hymns of the Book of Psalms: "My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord." A girl's name.
How do you pronounce Tehila?
Tehila is pronounced teh-hee-LAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Tehila in Hebrew?
Tehila is written תהילה in Hebrew (with vowel points: תְּהִילָּה). Other spellings: תהלה.
Is Tehila a biblical name?
Yes. Tehila appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Psalms 145:21 (spelled תהילה).
How popular is the name Tehila in Israel?
In 2024, Tehila (תהילה) ranked #42 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (429 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #38, in 2014. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Tehila?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling תהילה adds up to 450 (Tav 400 + He 5 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30 + He 5).
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