Tadeja

Tadeja is a Slovenian name that represents the female form of Tadej (Thaddeus). The exact origin of the name remains unclear.

What does the name Tadeja mean?

Tadeja is regarded as the female derivation of Tadej (Thaddeus). The name is frequently associated with the Ancient Greek form Thaddaîos (Θαδδαῖος), which means "the praise" or "the praise of God." Additionally, Tadeja is likely interpreted as a variant of the Aramaic name Thaddai (תַדַּי). In this context, the meaning could be "the one with heart and soul," "the brave one," or alternatively "the woman of the breast" or "the wise woman." The derivation comes, among other things, from the Aramaic word tadda for "brave, courageous" as well as from the Aramaic words td (תד) and ḥadî (חֲדִי) for "the breast" and can be freely translated as "the courageous one." In the Gospel of Matthew, Judas Thaddeus is mentioned as one of the twelve apostles, although in another part of the New Testament, his name is replaced by Judas. It is likely that both names refer to the same person. Other variants of the name include Thaddäa, Thaddea, Thadea, and Tadijana.

How do you pronounce Tadeja?

Ta-de-ja

When is the name day of Tadeja?

The name day for Tadeja is celebrated on October 28.

Popularity

In Germany, Tadeja is considered a rare name. In 2014, it ranked 4,003rd on the list of the most common female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2012 at 3,656th place. From 2010 to 2024, Tadeja was given as a first name in Germany fewer than 10 times, resulting in a rank of 9,043rd. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.

Nicknames & pet names

Tadi / Taxi

Famous people

• Tadeja Brankovic-Likozar (Yugoslav biathlete)
• Tadeja Majeric (Slovenian tennis player)
• Tedeja Abram (singer in the group Slovenski zvoki)