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Teresa

Girl · Greek · Medium name

Meaning
To harvest, of the harvest, late summer

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
teh-REH-sah
Origin
Greek

From Greek 'therizein' meaning to harvest; a classic Hispanic name.

Popularity
Common in Latin America (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Greek, Spanish, Portuguese

Commonly used in: Latin America, Spain, Portugal

Alternate spellings

  • TheresaEnglish

    English form.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Teresa of Ávila

    1515–1582

    Spanish mystic, Carmelite reformer, and Doctor of the Church.

    Reference

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Greek Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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