Theresa
The meaning is uncertain; possibly related to Greek words for "summer" or "to harvest", or perhaps connected to the Greek island Therasia.
Meaning and origin
Theresa is the English form of Teresa, which was borne by Therasia, a Spanish woman who married Saint Paulinus of Nola in the fourth century.
How to pronounce Theresa
| English (US) | tuh-REE-suh /təˈriːsə/ |
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