How do you pronounce Theresa?

Theresa is pronounced tuh-REE-suh.

What is the origin of Theresa?

Theresa is of Greek origin, from English culture.

Girl name Greek origin Christian tradition

Theresa

tuh-REE-suh · 7 letters · 3 syllables

What it means

Harvester

Language

Greek

Culture

English

Religion

Christian

Style era

classic

Themes

vintage · saint

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Popularity over time

2024 rank#1499

2024 births145

Peak year1961

First appeared1880

Total US births404,471

Source: US Social Security Administration national records, 1880-2024.

Nicknames & variants

Common nicknames

TerryTessReese

Alternate spellings

TheresiaTeresa

In other languages

Theresa (English)Teresa (Italian/Spanish)Thérèse (French)Theresia (German)Teresa (Polish)

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Notable people named Theresa

Saint Theresa of Avila

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