Tereza
teh-REH-zah
Popularity
#7888
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Greek
Total Births
790
Peak Year
#22 in 1996
First Recorded
1929
Style
Classic & Timeless, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Tereza is a form of Theresa, derived from the Greek *Therasia*, meaning "from Therasia," a volcanic island near Santorini.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Mother Teresa
Roman Catholic nun and missionary, Nobel Peace Prize winner.
Tereza Kesovija
Croatian singer, one of the most famous.
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