Teresa
late summer or to harvest (Greek)
Teresa is a spanish / other girl name in the Philippines. PSA rank #175 (44,167 records), 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
late summer or to harvest (Greek)
Teresa derives from Greek origins, likely connected to the Aegean island of Therasia or the Greek verb meaning 'to harvest'. Highly popularized throughout the Catholic world via Spanish saints, it became a standard baptismal name in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era and remains widely used across generations.
Teresa is of Greek origin, traditionally associated with the island of Therasia or the Greek word for harvest. It entered Philippine naming traditions through Spanish colonization and Catholic veneration of Saint Teresa of Ávila.
Name character
In the Philippines
Extremely common in compound names like 'Maria Teresa' (often abbreviated 'Ma. Teresa'). Common Filipino nicknames include 'Tess', 'Tessie', 'Tere', 'Tet', and 'Tetet'.
Related forms
- Theresa English
- Thérèse French
- Teresa Italian
- Teresa Portuguese
Teresa with popular surnames
How the first name sits with a mother's maiden surname and father's surname.
About the name Teresa
How do I use Teresa with two Filipino surnames?
Teresa is the given name. The full name is Teresa + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Teresa a common girl name in the Philippines?
PSA rank #175 describes how often this given name appears in Philippine records — not whether it is a better name. Fit with both family surnames still matters more for the birth certificate.