Theresa
Meaning of Theresa
Theresa is a beautiful name for a baby girl. It has a timeless charm and classic elegance that makes it an enduring choice for parents. The name Theresa is pronounced as tuh-REE-suh in both American English and British English. In German, the pronunciation is slightly different, being pronounced as teh-REH-zah. Another variation of the name is Teresa.
In terms of popularity, Theresa has had moderate usage over the years in the United States of America. It reached its peak in 1991 when it ranked at 205 with 1460 occurrences. Since then, its popularity has declined gradually but remains a well-known and respected name.
Parents who choose the name Theresa for their daughter are drawn to its sophisticated sound and rich history. It has been borne by numerous notable figures throughout time, including Saint Teresa of Ávila, Mother Teresa, and actress Theresa Russell.
With its timeless appeal and cultural significance, Theresa is a name that will never go out of style. It exudes grace and strength while maintaining an air of sophistication. If you're looking for a name with historical roots and international recognition, consider naming your daughter Theresa or one of its variations like Teresa
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as teh-REH-zah (/teˈreːza/)
English
- Pronunced as tuh-REE-suh (/təˈriːsə/)
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Notable People Named Theresa
| Theresa May - Theresa Mary, Lady May, is a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party from 2016 to 2019, and is known for her one-nation conservative ideology. |
| Theresa Hak Kyung Cha was a multitalented American novelist, producer, director, and artist of South Korean origin, best known for her avant-garde work, Dictée, which explores language and identity through experimentation with print and visual media. |
| Theresa Sparks is a prominent American transgender woman known for her advocacy work and leadership roles in San Francisco. |
| Theresa Anne Villiers is a British politician and member of the Conservative Party who has held various government positions, including Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. |
| Theresa Pollak was an influential American artist and educator known for founding Virginia Commonwealth University's School of the Arts and her nationally recognized paintings, exhibited in prestigious museums. |
| Theresa Caputo is an American psychic medium famous for her TLC reality show Long Island Medium. |
| Theresa Saldana was an American actress, activist, and writer known for her roles in The Commish and Raging Bull, as well as for raising awareness about stalking after surviving a knife attack by an obsessed fan in 1982. |
| Theresa Wolfson was an American labor economist and educator known for her role in the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union and the workers education movement. |
| Theresa J. Kaijage is a dedicated social worker and founder of WAMATA, a Tanzanian organization that supports individuals affected by HIV/AIDS through education and counseling services. |
| Theresa Kufuor, the wife of Ghana's second President John Kufuor, was a nurse and midwife who served as the First Lady of Ghana. |
| Mother Theresa Anne McLaughlin BEM, also known as "Cissie," was an Australian Catholic religious sister who succeeded Eileen O'Connor as leader of the charitable society, Our Lady's Nurses for the Poor, and expanded its work with formal recognition from the Church. |
| Theresa A. Yugar is a prominent Latina feminist liberation theologian known for her research on the 17th-century nun, Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz. |
| Theresa Nangle Obermeyer is an American educator and former Anchorage, Alaska school board member who ran for the United States Senate in 1996. |
| Theresa Manuel was a multi-talented American athlete who competed in the 1948 Olympics and dedicated 38 years to teaching and coaching at high schools in Florida. |
| Theresa Rose Lawson, an Australian convicted fraudster, stole over A$2.7 million as a payroll clerk and director, making it one of the largest fraud cases in New South Wales history. |
