What is the origin of the name Teressa?

Teressa is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Teressa?

Teressa is currently ranked #17394 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Teressa?

Teressa is pronounced teh-RES-ah.

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Teressa

teh-RES-ah

Popularity

#17394

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

6,475

Peak Year

#266 in 1960

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of Theresa, of debated origin; possibly from Greek 'theros' meaning 'summer' or from the island of Thera.

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Teri Tess

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

Teresa of Avila
Spanish mystic, Carmelite nun, and author.

Nicknames

Teri Tess

Spelling Variations

Theresa Teresa Therese

Similar Names

Tiffany Theodora Tiana

Personality Traits

PatientKindWiseOrganized

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