What is the origin of the name Terresa?

Terresa is a name of Greek origin.

How do you pronounce Terresa?

Terresa is pronounced teh-REH-sah.

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Terresa

teh-REH-sah

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

1,571

Peak Year

#73 in 1962

First Recorded

1944

Style

Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant spelling of Theresa, meaning "to harvest" or possibly "from Therasia."

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Terry Tess Resa

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Numerology

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Nicknames

Terry Tess Resa

Spelling Variations

Theresa Teresa

Similar Names

Olivia Isabella Sophia Amelia

Personality Traits

kindcaringcompassionateloyal

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