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Tereza

teh-REH-zah

Popularity

#7888

rising

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.

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Numerology

8

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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Personality Traits

CompassionateCaringGentleWise

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