Theresa
GirlOrigin: Greek · English
Meaning
“of uncertain origin, perhaps Greek for 'to harvest' or from the island of Therasia”
Cultural Notes
The name was spread through Europe by devotion to Saint Teresa of Ávila and later by Saint Thérèse of Lisieux.
Popularity
Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1950s
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Famous People Named Theresa
- Theresa May (former UK prime minister)
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