Meaning
Firm
Linguistic Origin
Indonesian
Islamic Classification
General Muslim usage
Regional Usage
Southeast Asia
Global Spellings
Arabic
تيجوه
Urdu
تیگوہ
Persian
تگو
Bengali
তেগুহ
Pashto
تيګوه
Alternate Spellings
The name Teguh is a classic masculine title rooted in Indonesian tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Firm', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.
Pronounced as Teguh, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.
Pronounced as Teguh, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.
Reference Profile
Notable Historical Usage
Islam reached the Indonesian archipelago through Indian Ocean trade and spread from the coastal ports between the thirteenth and sixteenth centuries, mostly without conquest. Arabic names arrived with it and settled alongside the local vocabulary rather than displacing it, which is why Indonesian Muslim naming draws on both.
Cultural / Regional Usage
Widely used across Indonesian Muslim communities.