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Theresa name meaning
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Meaning and Origin
What does the name Theresa mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Theresa
User Submitted Origins
Greek
40%
English
31%
Spanish
17%
African
4%
Arabic
4%
American
2%
Italian
2%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Jamaica, the name Theresa is of Jamaican origin and means "GOD GIFTS AND harvest".
- According to a user from Ghana, the name Theresa means "One who harvests for God".
- 4 submissions from all over the world agree the name Theresa means "Gift of God" and is of Greek origin.
- 2 people from the United States and Tanzania, United Republic of agree the name Theresa is of Latin / African origin and means "Gods gift".
- According to 2 people from Michigan, U.S., the name Theresa is of American origin and means "To harvest".
- 2 submissions from Nigeria and South Africa agree the name Theresa means "The harvester" and is of Greek origin.
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Theresa means "Harvester or gleaner of corn".
- A user from Virginia, U.S. says the name Theresa is of American origin and means "One who reaps".
- A submission from Mexico says the name Theresa means "Late summer".
- A submission from Georgia, U.S. says the name Theresa means "Summer" 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
- A female given name from Ancient Greek, an alteration of Teresa, first used in Spain, supposedly derived from the Ancient Greek name of the island of Thera in Greece.
Theresa was also found in the following language(s): German
Notable Persons Named Theresa
Notable Persons Named Theresa
Theresa May
Theresa May is a Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Transport, Home Secretary, Minister for Women, Equalities, Shadow Secretary of State for Work, Pensions, Shadow Minister for Women, Equality, Shadow Leader of the House of Commons, Shadow Secretary of State for C. Theresa was born on October 1st, 1956 in Eastbourne.
Theresa Marie "Terri" Schiavo
Theresa Marie "Terri" Schiavo was an insurance, clerk, and insuranceclerk. Theresa was given the name Theresa Marie Schindler on December 3rd, 1963 in Lower Moreland Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, U.S. She left this life on March 31st, 2005.
Teri Polo
Teri Polo is an actress. She was most prominent from 1986 to present. Teri was given the name Theresa Elizabeth Polo on June 1st, 1969 in Dover, Delaware, U.S.
Terry Farrell
Terry Farrell is an actress and model. She was most active from 1983 to 2003. Terry was given the name Theresa Lee Farrell on November 19th, 1963 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, U.S.
Terri Irwin
Terri Irwin is a natural history, zoology, conservation movement, naturalist, zoologist, and conservationist. She has had major accomplishments since 1997. Terri was given the name Theresa Penelope Raines on July 20th, 1964 in Eugene, Oregon, U.S.
Cherie Blair
Cherie Blair is a Chancellor of Liverpool John Moores University and Spouse of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Cherie was given the name Theresa Cara Booth on September 23rd, 1954 in Bury.
- Theresa SaldanaActress
- Theresa RussellActress
- Theresa WaymanMusician
- Theresa RandleActress
- Theresa Ferrara
- Teresa BrewerMusician
- Kristi LeeRadio Host
- Tracy YoungDj
- Tairrie BRapper
- DANiiVORYMulti-instrumentalist
- Theresa SparksPresident
- Thérésa Tallien
- Theresa Donovan
- Theresa Vail
Notable Persons With the Last Name Theresa
Notable Persons With the Last Name Theresa
Maria Theresa
Maria was born as the child of Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor, and Princess Isabella of Parma on March 20th, 1762 in Schönbrunn Palace. She died on January 23rd, 1770.
Infanta Maria Theresa
She holds the title Archduchess Maria Theresa of Austria. Infanta was born as the child of Miguel I of Portugal and Adelaide of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rosenberg on August 24th, 1855 in Kleinheubach. She passed away on February 12th, 1944.
Theresa
Theresa was royalty. They were most prominent from 1112 to 1128. Theresa was born as the child of Alfonso VI of León and Castile in Disputed:. They died on November 11th, 1130.
Archduchess Maria Theresa
She holds the title Archduchess and Princess Maria Theresia of Austria; Princess Maria Theresia of Hungary, Bohemia, and Tuscany. Archduchess was born as the child of Archduke Karl Salvator of Austria and Princess Maria Immaculata of Bourbon-Two Sicilies (1844–1899) on September 18th, 1862 in Brandýs nad Labem-Stará Boleslav. She passed away on May 10th, 1933.
Princess Maria Theresa
She holds the title Duchess of Braganza. Princess was born as the child of Charles, 6th Prince of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rosenberg, and Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein on January 4th, 1870 in Rome. She passed away on January 17th, 1935.
Archduchess Theresa
She holds the title Princess Theresa of Bavaria. Archduchess was born on January 9th, 1931 in Schloss Wallsee, Amstetten, Lower Austria, Federal State of Austria.
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