Tesa

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How to Pronounce Tesa

Pronounced TEE-suh /ˈti.sə/Low

Meaning: Tesa reads as a clipped form of Teresa (or Theresa), a name of debated Greek origin usually tied to therizō 'to reap, harvest' or to the island Thera; the exact pronunciation of Tesa is a little uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: Tesa is a trim short form of Teresa, the old Greek-rooted name tied to the harvest — modest in the U.S. and never common (said 'TEE-suh').

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningTesa reads as a clipped form of Teresa (or Theresa), a name of debated Greek origin usually tied to therizō 'to reap, harvest' or to the island Thera; the exact pronunciation of Tesa is a little uncertain.

U.S. rank (2024)#17395 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1992

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,382

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

Tesa works as a short, tidy form of Teresa — a name whose Greek roots are usually traced to therizō, 'to harvest', though some link it to the Aegean island of Thera. The clipped spelling gives Teresa a lighter, more modern feel.

It stayed rare across its run and reads as a nickname adopted as a full name. A parent drawn to Tesa is really reaching for Teresa's harvest imagery in a shorter, softer package.

Did you know? Teresa, the name behind Tesa, is often connected to the Greek word for reaping or harvest, giving this compact spelling a quietly seasonal meaning.

Overall data confidence 50%

Behind the Name — Teresa — parent name; Greek 'to harvest' / Thera

Variations

TeresaTheresaTessa

Nicknames

TessTessie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tesa mean?

Tesa is a short form of Teresa, a Greek-rooted name usually connected to the word for reaping or harvest.

How do you pronounce Tesa?

It's said TEE-suh /ˈti.sə/ — 2 syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tesa a boy or girl name?

Tesa is used as a girl's name in the U.S.

How popular is Tesa?

Tesa is an uncommon girl's name in the U.S., used mainly as a short form of Teresa.