Tereza
Tereza is a Christian girl name of Greek (uncertain), via Spanish and Portuguese origin, meaning “Harvester (meaning uncertain)”.
| Meaning | Harvester (meaning uncertain) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Greek (uncertain), via Spanish and Portuguese |
| Pronunciation | teh-REH-zah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Brazil, Czech Republic, Portugal |
Meaning and origin of Tereza
Tereza is a Portuguese and Czech spelling of Teresa. The name's origin is debated: it is often linked to Greek therizein, 'to harvest', or to the island of Therasia, but no explanation is certain. It spread through Spain and then the Catholic world thanks to Saint Teresa of Ávila, and later Saint Thérèse of Lisieux and Mother Teresa of Calcutta.
Is Tereza a Christian name?
Tereza is a Christian name honouring great Catholic saints named Teresa, above all Teresa of Ávila. It does not appear in the Bible.
How popular is Tereza?
Familiar in Brazil and the Czech Republic, more common among older generations.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tereza mean?
Tereza means 'Harvester (meaning uncertain)'. It is of Greek (uncertain), via Spanish and Portuguese origin.
Is Tereza a Christian name?
Tereza is a Christian name honouring great Catholic saints named Teresa, above all Teresa of Ávila. It does not appear in the Bible.
How do you pronounce Tereza?
Tereza is pronounced teh-REH-zah.
Is Tereza a boy or girl name?
Tereza is usually a girl name.