tehila

Tehila is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew noun tehillah, meaning “praise” or “a song of praise,” and is linguistically related to tehillim, the Psalms, in Jewish liturgy.

The name carries religious and cultural resonance in Jewish and Israeli communities. It is used primarily among Hebrew-speaking families and the Jewish diaspora, and appears in various transliterations such as Tehilah, Tehillah, or Tehila. The pronunciation commonly centers on a two-syllable pattern, with slight variations in vowels depending on language and tradition.

In Hebrew culture, names based on biblical or liturgical words are common, and Tehila conveys the idea of praising God. As a modern given name, it is typically used for girls and may be chosen to reflect gratitude, devotion, or spiritual identity.

See also Tehillim (Psalms) and the Hebrew concept of tehillah as praise.