Sheresa
Meaning of Sheresa
Sheresa is a modern English-language variant of the venerable name Theresa, itself derived from the Greek Thérēsia—signifying “harvester”—and carries the same modest etymological implication. Emerging in the latter half of the twentieth century amid a wave of Sh-prefixed coinages, Sheresa offers an inventive spelling and a clear phonetic profile (shuh-REE-suh, /ʃəˈriːsə/) that distinguishes it without departing radically from its roots. According to U.S. naming data, its annual occurrence has remained limited—peaking in the early 1980s at fewer than twenty registrations and typically ranking between 700 and 850—reflecting both its niche appeal and committed following. This analytical picture underscores the name’s quiet resilience: Sheresa has never scaled the peaks of the SSA charts, a fact that may paradoxically enhance its attractiveness for parents seeking understated individuality over mainstream popularity.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as shuh-REE-suh (/ʃəˈriːsə/)
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