Theresa
English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Theresa
Theresa derives from the Greek name Θερέσα (Theresia), likely from the Greek word "therizo" meaning "to harvest" or possibly from "theros" meaning "summer," though the exact etymology remains uncertain.
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Etymology
Theresa derives from the Greek name Θερέσα (Theresia), likely from the Greek word "therizo" meaning "to harvest" or possibly from "theros" meaning "summer," though the exact etymology remains uncertain. The name was popularized by Saint Thérèse of Lisieux and is primarily used in Christian cultures, particularly Roman Catholic and Protestant traditions, with significant adoption throughout Europe and the Americas.
Theresa currently ranks #1,559 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1961.
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