Teresa is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning “Harvester; Greek origin meaning "one who gathers crops".” It has 3 syllables, giving it an elegant, melodic rhythm. Common nicknames include Teri, Tess. As of 2023, Teresa ranks #844 among girls' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #745 in 2020.
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teh-REE-sah
Phonetic spelling
Currently #844 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Teresa means “Harvester; Greek origin meaning "one who gathers crops".” It is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Teresa is pronounced teh-REE-sah.
Teresa is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Teresa currently ranks #844 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Teresa include Teri, Tess.
Middle names that pair well with Teresa include Teresa Rose, Teresa Grace, Teresa Marie, Teresa Jane.
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