Hindu boy name · Sanskrit origin

Tej

“Radiance, brilliance, or vigor”

About the name Tej

Meaning
Radiance, brilliance, or vigor
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Boy
Religion
Hindu
Starts with
T
Name number
8

Numerology of Tej

Achiever: determined, strong and success driven.

Worked out from the letters of the name (Pythagorean method). It is a tradition, for fun, and not science.

Nakshatras for Tej

Uttara Phalguni

Naming syllable “Te” · ruled by Sun

Pada 1234
Moon signSimha (Leo)
DeityAryaman, god of friendship
SymbolThe back legs of a bed

Helpful, dependable and friendly. Described as patient, kind hearted and good at building lasting relationships.

All Uttara Phalguni names

Vishakha

Naming syllable “Te” · ruled by Jupiter

Pada 1234
Moon signTula (Libra)
DeityIndra and Agni
SymbolA triumphal arch

Determined, goal oriented and ambitious. Described as someone who works steadily towards a clear aim.

All Vishakha names
Tej starts with a traditional naming syllable of these nakshatras, so it suits a baby born in either. The traits are the general traditional description of the nakshatra, the same for every name, and not a prediction about any child.

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Questions about Tej

What does the name Tej mean?

Tej means "Radiance, brilliance, or vigor" and comes from Sanskrit.

Is Tej a boy or a girl name?

Tej is used as a boy name, mostly in Hindu families.

Which nakshatra does the name Tej match?

The name Tej starts with the syllable "Te", which is a naming syllable of Uttara Phalguni nakshatra (pada 1) and Vishakha nakshatra (pada 3). This is the traditional way to choose a name for a baby born in that nakshatra.

What is the numerology number of Tej?

By Pythagorean numerology the name Tej adds up to 8. Achiever: determined, strong and success driven. Numerology is a tradition and not science.

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