What does the name Theresa mean?

The first name Theresa means “harvester”.

Where does the name Theresa come from?

Theresa has its roots in Greek.

Is Theresa a girls' or boys' name?

Theresa is a feminine first name (a girls' name).

How popular is Theresa?

Theresa is a relatively uncommon first name.

When is Theresa's name day?

Theresa's name day is on October 15.

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Theresa

“harvester”

Origin: Greek
Syllables: 3
Popularity: 48 of 100Uncommon
Nicknames: Terry
Famous bearers: Theresa May Theresa Russell Theresa Randle Theresa Villiers Theresa Setefano Theresa Saldana Theresa Weld Theresa Zabell Theresa Andrews Theresa Stoll

About the name Theresa

Theresa is a feminine first name meaning “harvester”, with roots in Greek. The name has 3 syllables. It is relatively uncommon. Common nicknames include Terry. Its name day is on October 15.

Frequently asked about Theresa

What does the name Theresa mean?: The first name Theresa means “harvester”.
Where does the name Theresa come from?: Theresa has its roots in Greek.
Is Theresa a girls' or boys' name?: Theresa is a feminine first name (a girls' name).
How popular is Theresa?: Theresa is a relatively uncommon first name.
When is Theresa's name day?: Theresa's name day is on October 15.

Name day of Theresa

October 15

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