Nepali boy name
Tek name meaning
टेक
Say it: TEK/ʈek/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Nepali
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- #231
Meaning of Tek
Determination, resolve, support.
नेपालीमा: टेक शब्दको अर्थ दृढ सङ्कल्प, अठोट वा सहारा हुन्छ। यसले अडिग इच्छाशक्तिलाई जनाउँछ।
About the name Tek
Short and firm in sound, Tek means determination, resolve or support. Its Nepali origin and steady meaning give it a grounded feeling, suited to parents who like a name with quiet strength. All three letters come together in the single beat TEK, making it a compact choice to say aloud. Tek is common among boy names in our sample. To explore nearby sounds, try Tej or Tika; each offers a different meaning and a little more to consider for your shortlist.
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Tek at a glance
| Name | Tek |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | टेक also तेक, टक |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Nepali |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | T · ट |
| Length | 3 letters · 1 syllable · 2 akshar |
| Popularity | #231 among boy names (27 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Famous people named Tek
- Tek Bahadur Basnet
Member of the Nepalese Constituent Assembly
- Tek Bahadur Chokhyal · b. 1901
Nepalese politician
- Tek Bahadur Gurung · b. 1954
Nepalese politician
Names that sound like Tek
Tek in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐚𑐾𑐎 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒙𑒹𑒏 |
| Bengali | টেক |
| Gujarati | ટેક |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀝𑁂𑀓 |
| IAST romanization | ṭek |
FAQ about the name Tek
What is the meaning of Tek?
Tek means: Determination, resolve, support. (नेपालीमा: टेक, अडान)
Is Tek a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Tek in Nepali?
Tek is written टेक in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written तेक or टक.
How do you pronounce Tek?
Tek is pronounced TEK (IPA: /ʈek/).
What is the origin of the name Tek?
Tek is of Nepali origin.
How popular is the name Tek?
Tek ranks #231 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Tek?
Notable people named Tek include Tek Bahadur Basnet (Member of the Nepalese Constituent Assembly); Tek Bahadur Chokhyal (Nepalese politician); Tek Bahadur Gurung (Nepalese politician).