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Teresia

teh-REE-zee-ah

Letters

7

Syllables

4

Origin

Greek

Total Births

1,133

Peak Year

#68 in 1956

First Recorded

1915

Style

Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Variant of Theresa, of uncertain origin, possibly from the Greek *Therasia*, an island near Thera.

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

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

Famous Namesakes

  • Saint Teresa of Ávila

    Spanish Carmelite nun; mystic; Doctor of Church

  • Mother Teresa

    Catholic nun and missionary

Nicknames

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

CompassionateKindLovingSpiritual

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