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Terisa

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How to Pronounce Terisa

Pronounced tuh-REE-suh /təˈri.sə/High

Meaning: Terisa is a variant spelling of Teresa, a name of debated Greek origin — often linked to therizo, 'to harvest', or to the island of Thera — carried by generations of Saint Teresa's namesakes.Medium

In 30 seconds: Terisa is a spelling of Teresa, a classic name often read as 'harvester' (said 'tuh-REE-suh') — a mid-century form of a saintly favorite.

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MeaningTerisa is a variant spelling of Teresa, a name of debated Greek origin — often linked to therizo, 'to harvest', or to the island of Thera — carried by generations of Saint Teresa's namesakes.

U.S. rank (2005)#16277 ↗ Rising

2005 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1968

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,030

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

Terisa is a variant of Teresa, whose origin scholars dispute: it is most often tied to the Greek therizo, 'to harvest', or to the Aegean island of Thera. The name spread widely through devotion to Saint Teresa of Avila.

This spelling belongs to the mid-century, when Teresa and Theresa were at their height; it peaked in the late nineteen-sixties and stayed a minor variant. It reads today as a soft, familiar form of an enduring classic.

Did you know? Terisa carries the legacy of two towering Saint Teresas — of Avila and of Lisieux — which kept the parent name beloved across the Catholic world for centuries.

Overall data confidence 60%

Behind the Name — Teresa — disputed Greek origin, therizo / Thera

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Terisa mean?

Terisa is a form of Teresa, a name of debated origin often linked to the Greek for 'to harvest'.

How do you pronounce Terisa?

It's said tuh-REE-suh /təˈri.sə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Terisa a boy or girl name?

Terisa is used as a girl's name, a form of Teresa.

How popular is Terisa?

Terisa was an uncommon mid-century spelling of Teresa and is rare today.