Teresa
GirlOrigin: Greek · Spanish, Italian, Portuguese
Meaning
“of uncertain origin; possibly from Greek therizein 'to harvest' or the island of Therasia”
Cultural Notes
Spanish and Italian form of Theresa made famous by Saint Teresa of Ávila the 16th-century Spanish mystic and reformer.
Popularity
Rarity: uncommon
Peak decade: 1960s
Community likes: 0
Famous People Named Teresa
- Teresa of Avila (saint), Mother Teresa (humanitarian saint)
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