At a Glance
- Meaning
- Uncertain; possibly 'from Thera' (the Greek island) or 'to harvest'
- Origin
- Spanish or Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- tuh-REE-suh
Theresa is a Spanish or Greek girl's name meaning “uncertain; possibly 'from Thera' (the Greek island) or 'to harvest'”.
Meaning & Origin of Theresa
Meaning: Uncertain; possibly 'from Thera' (the Greek island) or 'to harvest'.
Origin: Spanish or Greek.
A common claim: harvester Actually: Though often defined as 'harvester' from a Greek verb, evidence suggests the name originally referred to the Greek island of Thera.
How to Pronounce Theresa
tuh-REE-suhIPA /təˈriːsə/
