Gender: Female
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Harvester, Summer, One who Reaps, Reaper
Pronunciation: thuh-REE-suh, /θəˈriːsə/, T ER IY S AH
Popularity Rank: #1,672
Derived from the Greek name Θερεσια (Theresia), which is believed to be derived from the Greek verb θεριζω (therizo) meaning "to harvest". It can also be connected to the Greek name of the island of Thera (Santorini).
The name Theresa is of Greek origin and means Harvester, Summer, One who Reaps, Reaper, Harvester or one who reaps, also related to the island of Thera. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Theresa is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, South Africa, and 83 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: thuh-REE-suh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /θəˈriːsə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: T ER IY S AH
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Theresa is recorded 40,024 times globally, ranking it as the 1,672th most common name worldwide.
Theresa is most prevalent in United States of America, with 15,541 occurrences, making it the 374th most popular name in the country.
In Ireland, the name Theresa is found among 1 in every 71 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #374 | 1 : 116 |
| United Kingdom | #433 | 1 : 134 |
| South Africa | #537 | 1 : 615 |
| Nigeria | #536 | 1 : 441 |
| Germany | #372 | 1 : 144 |
| Ireland | #235 | 1 : 71 |
| Canada | #431 | 1 : 268 |
| Malaysia | #1,055 | 1 : 1,548 |
| Austria | #180 | 1 : 92 |
| Ghana | #194 | 1 : 195 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Theresa from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 26, 2024 05:29 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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