Teneka
Derived from the Germanic elements hlud meaning famous and hari meaning army, it translates to famous warrior. This name evokes a sense of historical grandeur and suggests a personality that is both courageous and influential.
Key Stats
| Total births | 509 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1977 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1976 |
| Most recent | 1983 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | German |
| Comeback name | No |
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Notable People
Lothar Matthäus (Professional Footballer and World Cup winner) · Lothar Meyer (Chemist and pioneer of the periodic table) · Lothar-Günther Buchheim (Author of the acclaimed novel Das Boot) · Lothar Meggendorfer (Illustrator and pioneer of movable picture books) · Lothar de Maizière (Statesman and final Prime Minister of East Germany)
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