Find out how popular the first name Tehilah has been for the last 9 years (from 2007 to 2015) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Tehilah by gender

Based on the last 9 years of data, Tehilah is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2015, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Tehilah.

The history of the first name Tehilah

The name Tehilah is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew word "tehillah," meaning "praise" or "song of praise." This name has its roots in ancient Jewish culture and can be traced back to biblical times.

The earliest recorded reference to the name Tehilah is found in the Book of Psalms, also known as the Tehillim in Hebrew. This biblical book, a collection of sacred songs and prayers, is believed to have been written between the 9th and 5th centuries BCE. The name Tehilah is mentioned in Psalm 145:1, which begins with the phrase "Tehillah L'David," translated as "A praise of David."

One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Tehilah was a Jewish woman who lived in the 1st century CE. She is mentioned in the Talmud, a central text of Rabbinic Judaism, as a respected scholar and teacher.

In the Middle Ages, the name Tehilah gained popularity among Jewish communities across Europe and the Middle East. Several notable figures bore this name during this period, including Tehilah bat Shlomo (born c. 1120), a renowned Jewish philosopher and commentator from Spain.

Another historical figure with the name Tehilah was Tehilah ben Avraham (c. 1250-1315), a influential Talmudic scholar and rabbinical authority from Germany. His teachings and writings on Jewish law and ethics had a significant impact on the development of Ashkenazi Judaism.

In more recent times, Tehilah Berman (1920-2013) was a prominent Israeli painter and sculptor. She was known for her abstract works that often incorporated Hebrew letters and Jewish themes.

Tehilah Eisenstadt (born 1925) is another notable figure, an Israeli author and journalist who has written extensively on the history and culture of the Jewish people.

It is worth noting that while the name Tehilah has its origins in Hebrew and Jewish tradition, it has also gained popularity among various communities and cultures around the world, transcending its historical and religious roots.

Data source

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