boy name
Tej — name meaning
తేజ్
Tej is a boy name. Brilliance, radiance.
Tejతేజ్boy
Nakshatra and Pada for Tej
Begins with Te (టే), the starting syllable of Pada 1 of Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra (ఉత్తర).
Rashi: Simha (Leo) · Deity: Aryaman · Ruling planet: the Sun
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tej mean?
Tej (తేజ్) is used for a boy. In brief: Brilliance, radiance. This is a short summary in AAGO's own words and has not been independently verified, so please confirm it with your family or priest.
Which Nakshatra is the name Tej for?
Tej begins with Te, which is the starting syllable of Pada 1 of Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra (ఉత్తర) under the commonly used convention. Practices vary between families, so check with your elders or priest.
How is Tej written in Telugu?
The usual Telugu spelling is తేజ్.
Curated by AAGO and cross-checked against public name sources. Meanings are brief summaries and have not been independently verified, so please confirm your final choice with elders or a priest. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.