Thereza Girl

Popularity: #945 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationteh-REH-zah / /tɛˈɾe.zɐ/

Portuguese; Spanish; Greek

Meaning

harvester (Portuguese); late summer (Spanish); to reap (Greek)

Historical & Cultural Background

Thereza is a variant of Teresa, which has roots in both Portuguese and Spanish cultures. In Portugal, the name is often associated with Saint Teresa of Ávila, a prominent figure in the Catholic Church. The Greek origin relates to the word 'therizo,' meaning to reap or harvest, linking the name to agricultural themes. The name has been widely adopted in various cultures, reflecting its enduring appeal.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Teresa
  • Tereza
  • Tess
  • Tessy

International Variants

  • Teresa (Italian)
  • Terese (Swedish)
  • Teresa (Spanish)
  • Teresa (Portuguese)

Famous people named Thereza

Thereza Bazarova — Russian artist.

Fictional characters named Thereza

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Sibling Suggestions

TessaThaliaTamaraTaliaTaniaTaraTina

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Thereza was first seen in the United States in 2006. Thereza has ranked as high as #1378 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Thereza has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Thereza

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20065
20245