Teshima is of Japanese origin, derived from the name of an island in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. This name has gained global recognition due to its association with renowned artist and filmmaker, Hiroshi Teshigahara. Teshima is composed of two kanji characters: 'teshi' meaning 'to cross', and 'ma' meaning 'horse'. It's a unique and distinctive name that adds an elegant touch when used in full form or as a shortened version like Tesh or Teshy.
The name Teshima experienced a brief spike of popularity with 12 births recorded in 1990. However, overall it remains relatively uncommon as indicated by its total birth count of just 12.