Meaning, origin, history
Teresa is a feminine given name of Latin origin. It comes from the Latin word "terea", which means "harvest". The name was popularized by Saint Teresa of Ávila, a Spanish nun and mystic who lived in the 16th century. She is considered one of the greatest Spanish writers of her time and was beatified in 1622. The name Teresa has also been associated with other notable figures throughout history, including Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa), the Albanian-Indian Catholic nun and missionary who founded the Missionaries of Charity.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Teresa since 1880
Total births
1,165
Total since 1880
Peak year
1963
52 births
in 1995
10
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
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