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Therese

Girl · Greek · Medium name

Meaning
Harvester, reaper, summer

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
teh-REZ
Origin
Greek

From French and Greek 'Therasia', possibly from 'therizo' (to harvest).

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Greek, French

Commonly used in: United States, France

Alternate spellings

  • ThérèseFrench

    French form with accents.

Cultural associations

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

  • Thérèse of Lisieux

    1873–1897

    French Catholic nun canonized as a saint, also called the Little Flower.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, French Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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