Thersa Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationTHUR-sah / /ˈθɜːrsə/Greek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: harvester; Latin: late variant of Teresa
Historical & Cultural Background
Thersa is a variant of the name Teresa, which has roots in Greek and Latin. The name Teresa is often associated with Saint Teresa of Ávila, a prominent figure in the Catholic Church. Over the centuries, the name has been popular in various cultures, often symbolizing nurturing and care. Thersa, while less common, carries similar connotations and historical significance.
Similar Names
Variants
- Teresa
- Terese
- Tereza
International Variants
- Teresa (Spanish)
- Terese (Norwegian)
- Tereza (Czech)
Famous people named Thersa
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Fictional characters named Thersa
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Thersa was first seen in the United States in 1908. Thersa has ranked as high as #1070 nationally, which occurred in 1965, and has been most popular in California, South Carolina, Texas, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Thersa has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Thersa (1968)
State | Births | Share |
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TX | 6 | |
MI | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1908 | 6 |
1910 | 8 |
1911 | 7 |
1914 | 8 |
1916 | 12 |
1917 | 12 |
1918 | 10 |
1919 | 6 |
1920 | 13 |
1921 | 11 |
1922 | 5 |
1923 | 12 |
1924 | 9 |
1925 | 11 |
1926 | 15 |
1927 | 10 |
1928 | 10 |
1929 | 11 |
1930 | 11 |
1931 | 8 |
1933 | 14 |
1934 | 9 |
1935 | 7 |
1940 | 5 |
1944 | 6 |
1948 | 9 |
1949 | 13 |
1950 | 18 |
1951 | 15 |
1952 | 14 |
1953 | 10 |
1954 | 22 |
1955 | 14 |
1956 | 29 |
1957 | 17 |
1958 | 19 |
1959 | 28 |
1960 | 37 |
1961 | 32 |
1962 | 29 |
1963 | 34 |
1964 | 40 |
1965 | 45 |
1966 | 26 |
1967 | 30 |
1968 | 30 |
1969 | 23 |
1970 | 30 |
1971 | 20 |
1972 | 28 |
1973 | 28 |
1974 | 23 |
1975 | 25 |
1976 | 19 |
1977 | 21 |
1978 | 10 |
1979 | 12 |
1980 | 16 |
1981 | 9 |
1982 | 8 |
1983 | 16 |
1984 | 5 |
1985 | 7 |
1986 | 6 |
1987 | 5 |
1990 | 7 |
2001 | 6 |