Tejan is a unique and distinctive given name, believed to have originated from West Africa, particularly among the Mandinka people of Gambia, Senegal, and Guinea. The name Tejan is composed of two elements: "te" meaning "to praise," and "jan" meaning "God." Therefore, the name Tejan signifies "praising God."
Historically, this name has been popular among the Mandinka royalty, with one notable bearer being Tejan Kabbah, who served as the President of Sierra Leone from 1996 to 2007. This has contributed to the widespread recognition and usage of the name in West Africa and beyond.
In the English-speaking world, Tejan is often pronounced /təˈʒɑːn/, with emphasis on the second syllable. The name's phonetic spelling may vary slightly depending on regional accents and language influences.
The name Tejan experienced fluctuations in popularity over this period, with peaks in the late 90s and mid-2000s, but overall it maintained a steady presence among newborns each year.