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Tereza

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Pronounced teh-REH-zah /tɛˈrɛ.zə/Medium

Meaning: A Czech/Portuguese form of Theresa — of uncertain origin, variously 'to harvest; to reap' and 'from the island of Therasia'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: To harvest; from Therasia: Tereza is a form of Theresa. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'teh-REH-zah').

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningA Czech/Portuguese form of Theresa — of uncertain origin, variously 'to harvest; to reap' and 'from the island of Therasia'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#14766 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1996

Total births (all-time)≈ 796

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Tereza is a Czech/Portuguese form of Theresa — of uncertain origin, variously 'to harvest; to reap' and 'from the island of Therasia' (St. Teresa of Avila; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'teh-REH-zah'; nickname Tere).

In the U.S. it appears in Czech and Brazilian families. Rare in this form, to-harvest at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Theresa is of uncertain origin, variously 'to harvest; to reap' and 'from the island of Therasia' — Tereza is the Czech/Portuguese form, lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'teh-REH-zah').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Theresa — routes layered

Variations

TheresaTeresaTerezia

Nicknames

Tere

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tereza mean?

Tereza is a Czech/Portuguese form of Theresa — variously 'to harvest' and 'from Therasia'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Tereza?

It's said teh-REH-zah /tɛˈrɛ.zə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Tereza a boy or girl name?

Tereza is a girl's name.

How popular is Tereza?

Tereza is a rare name in the U.S.