What is the origin of the name Taresa?

Taresa is a name of Greek origin.

How do you pronounce Taresa?

Taresa is pronounced tuh-REE-suh.

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Taresa

tuh-REE-suh

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

432

Peak Year

#22 in 1970

First Recorded

1948

Style

Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variation of Theresa, which comes from the Greek word 'Therasia', meaning 'from Therasia' (an island).

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Tess Teri Resa

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Numerology

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Nicknames

Tess Teri Resa

Spelling Variations

Theresa Teresa Therese

Similar Names

Tessa Larissa Vanessa Melissa

Personality Traits

kindintelligentsophisticatedcompassionate

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