Terresa Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Terresa is a variant spelling of the name Theresa, derived from the Greek Therasia and associated with Saint Theresa of Avila.
Meaning of the Name Terresa
Terresa is a variant spelling of the name Theresa, which derives from the Greek name Therasia. It is believed to have originated from the Greek island of Thera, now known as Santorini. The name is commonly associated with Saint Theresa of Avila, a Spanish mystic and writer, known for her passionate writings and devotion to God. Terresa is a feminine name with a strong and elegant sound.
Popularity of the Name Terresa
The popularity for the name Terresa peaked in popularity in the year 1962 with 73 births, which ranked number 2,183 out of 10,991 unique names for that year. Terresa had the most female births in 1962 with 73, which ranked number 1,292 out of 7,588 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Terresa
Popularity of Terresa by State
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