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Teresa name meaning
Last Name
266
in the U.S.
in 2010
266
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Teresa mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Teresa
User Submitted Origins
Spanish
51%
Greek
24%
English
21%
Polish
4%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Illinois, U.S., the name Teresa is of Greek origin and means "Reaper like when you Reap the rewards of the fruit of thy labor".
- A user from Indiana, U.S. says the name Teresa is of Greek origin and means "Harvester, Reaper".
- According to a user from Georgia, U.S., the name Teresa means "Harvester. Fruitful".
- A submission from District of Columbia, U.S. says the name Teresa means "Reaper of the 'Fruits of the Spirit' and is Old Greek" and is of Greek origin.
- 2 submissions from the United States agree the name Teresa means "Harvester" and is of Spanish origin.
- A user from Canada says the name Teresa means "The name is of spanish origin and means harvester".
- According to a user from Oklahoma, U.S., the name Teresa is of Greek origin and means "Reaper, havester,or farmer".
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Teresa is of Greek origin and means "The meaning i have seen before is to reap what you sow".
- A user from the United States says the name Teresa means "Kind, loving. And warm".
- A submission from Canada says the name Teresa means "Huntress" and is of Greek origin.
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)
Wiktionary
First recorded as the name of a fourth-century Spanish saint. Of obscure origin; suggestions include Therasia or Thera, ancient name of the Greek island Thira.
- A female given name from Ancient Greek, the Spanish and Italian form of Theresa.
Teresa was also found in the following language(s): Catalan, Faroese, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, and Spanish
Notable Persons Named Teresa
Notable Persons Named Teresa
Teresa Palmer
Teresa Palmer is an actress and model. She has had major accomplishments since 2005. Teresa was given the name Teresa Mary Palmer on February 26th, 1986 in Adelaide.
Teresa Heinz
Teresa Heinz is a businesswoman and philanthropist. Teresa was given the name Maria Teresa Thierstein Simões-Ferreira on October 5th, 1938 in Maputo. Teresa is also known as Teresa Heinz Kerry.
Teresa Giudice
She was most active from 2009 to 2009. Teresa was given the name Teresa Gorga on May 18th, 1972 in Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.
Teresa Teng
Teresa Teng is a mandopop, cantopop, and j-pop singing. She plays Vocals. She has had major accomplishments since 1967. Teresa is also known as Teresa Tang and Teresa Deng.
Teresa Wright
Teresa Wright was an actress. She was most prominent from 1941 to 1997. Teresa was given the name Muriel Teresa Wright on October 27th, 1918 in Harlem, NYC, New York, U.S. She died on March 6th, 2005.
Teresa Ann Savoy
Teresa Ann Savoy is an actress and actor. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1974 to 2000. Teresa was born on July 18th, 1955 in London. Teresa is also known as Therese Ann Savoy.
- Teri Gender BenderMusician
- Teresa Lewis
- Teresa BrewerMusician
- Teresa Earnhardt
- Teresa GravesActress
- Teresa Mo Sun-kwan
- Teresa Cristina
- Teresa Scanlan
- Terri HawkesActress
- Teresa Bagioli SicklesHousewife
- Teresa SalgueiroMusician
- Teresa Carreño
- Teresa WeatherspoonCollege Coach
- Teresa Nielsen HaydenWriter
Notable Persons With the Last Name Teresa
Notable Persons With the Last Name Teresa
Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa was a religious. She holds the title Superior General. Mother was given the name Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu on August 26th, 1910 in Skopje. She breathed her last breath on September 5th, 1997.
Maria Teresa
Maria Teresa is royalty. Her most notable accomplishments were from 2000 to present. Maria was born on March 22nd, 1956 in Marianao.
Joan Manuel Serrat
Joan Manuel Serrat is a nueva canción, pop, and rock musician. He was most prominent from 1965 to present. Joan was given the name Joan Manuel Serrat i Teresa on December 27th, 1943.
Teresa
Teresa is a fashion design.
Contessa Guiccioli Teresa
Contessa was born in 1800 in Ravenna, Italy. She breathed her last breath in 1873.
Infanta Maria Teresa
Infanta Maria Teresa was royalty. She holds the title Princess of Beira and Prince of Beira. Infanta was born as the child of John VI of Portugal and Carlota Joaquina of Spain on April 29th, 1793 in Ajuda. She died on January 17th, 1874.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Teresa | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 51.50% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 4.89% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 3.76% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.88% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 37.97% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Teresa
People with the last name Teresa are most frequently White or Hispanic or Latino
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Fun Facts about the name Teresa
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