Teresa

/ tuh-REE-zuh /
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“summer, to harvest” — Greek

#8712024 rank
1961peak year
415,309babies named Teresa since 1880
▼ 11%5-year trend

Teresa popularity over 145 years

💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024

peak 196118801920196020002024

What does Teresa mean?

Of uncertain early form, traditionally linked to Greek 'theros' (summer) or 'therizein' (to harvest). Borne by several saints, it spread widely through Catholic Europe and beyond.

OriginGreek
Syllables3
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, vintage

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