Tesla

Tesla is a gender-neutral first name of English origin that is derived from the Serbian family name Tesla (Тесла). The meaning of the name is "the axe" and in some contexts also "from Thessaly."

What does the name Tesla mean?

Tesla is a gender-neutral first name that is used for both women and men and has its origin in the Serbian surname Tesla (Тесла). The meaning includes "the axe" and sometimes also "from Thessaly." The name comes from the Old Serbian word tesla, which means "axe" or "hoe." The name became known through the Serbian-American inventor Nikola Tesla, who chose it as his own name. Additionally, the name is closely associated with the car brand.

Where does the name Tesla come from?

The name Tesla has its roots in Old Serbian and means "the axe." The Old Serbian word tesla refers to a cutting tool used in woodworking and describes a hoe with a curved blade that stands at a right angle to the handle. The name is used in the English language.

How do you pronounce Tesla?

Tesla is pronounced as 'Tess-lah.'

Popularity

In Germany, Tesla is a rather rare first name. In 2017, it ranked 3,952nd on the list of the most common female first names. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, the name ranks 11,574th.

Nicknames & pet names

Tess / Tessy