Meaning of Teresa

The name has Greek origin: it derives from Therao, latinised in Terèsia and it means “huntress”. According to other hypotheses it derives from Therasia, which means “native of the island of Thera” (today's Santorini) or from Tarasia, “native of Taras” (today's Taranto).

Female

October 15: Saint Teresa of Jesus (Teresa of Ávila) - Virgin and Doctor of the Church

In Italy about 608701 people are called Teresa
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