Theresa

Theresa is a ♀ female name.

Origin of Theresa

Theresa is a name of Greek origin. Theresa probably originates from the Greek island Santorin, which was once called Thera or Thira, or from the neighbouring island Therassia or Thirassia.

Meaning of Theresa

Theresa means “from the island Therassia”, “inhabitant of Thera“, but as well “huntress” (from ancient Greek “theraein” = to hunt or “thēríon/θηρίον” = huntable/wild animal) or “harvester” (from ancient Greek “therizo” = to harvest). Another meaning of Theresa is “summer” (from ancient Greek “théros/θέρος”).

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Name Statistic: Theresa is ranked #644 overall ↓ -15

• 🇦🇹 Austria: 142 ↓ -1
• 🇦🇺 Australia: 4736 ↓↓ -219
• 🇧🇪 Belgium: 4355 ↓↓ -117
• 🇨🇦 Canada: 4382 ↓ -45
• 🇨🇭 Switzerland: 2495 ↓ -36
• 🇩🇪 Germany: 438 ↓ -17
• 🇩🇰 Denmark: 1176 ↑↑ 110
• 🇪🇸 Spain: 4424 ↑↑ 476
• 🇫🇮 Finland: 2096 ↓↓ -284
• 🇫🇷 France: 5086 ↑↑ 132
• 🇬🇧 Great Britain: 2893 ↓↓ -169
• 🇮🇪 Ireland: 2894 ↑↑ 3198
• 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein: 7424 ↑↑ 976
• 🇳🇱 Netherlands: 5279 ↓↓ -140
• 🇳🇴 Norway: 4244 ↓ -25
• 🇳🇿 New Zealand: 5768 ↑↑ 673
• 🇵🇹 Portugal: 3919 ↑ 54
• 🇸🇪 Sweden: 3708 ↓↓ -637
• 🇺🇸 United States: 4327 ↓ -23

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