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Thereza

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How to Pronounce Thereza

Pronounced tuh-REZ-uh /təˈrɛz.ə/Medium

Meaning: A Portuguese and Spanish spelling of Theresa/Teresa, a classic of debated origin often linked to the Greek theros ('summer; harvest'). Warm and familiar.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm classic: Thereza is a Portuguese form of Theresa (said 'tuh-REZ-uh'). Gentle and familiar.

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningA Portuguese and Spanish spelling of Theresa/Teresa, a classic of debated origin often linked to the Greek theros ('summer; harvest'). Warm and familiar.

U.S. rank (2024)#17411 ↗ Rising

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

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 10

History & Origin

Thereza reads as a Portuguese/Spanish form of Theresa, a warm classic of debated origin often linked to 'harvest.' Familiar in sound, this spelling is rare in the U.S. (said 'tuh-REZ-uh').

It appears only rarely in this spelling in the U.S. Rare, warm, and classic.

Did you know? Thereza is a Portuguese and Spanish spelling of Theresa/Teresa, often tied to the Greek theros ('harvest'), though the ancient root is debated (said 'tuh-REZ-uh').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Thereza — Portuguese/Spanish form of Theresa

Variations

TheresaTeresaTereza

Nicknames

RezaTess

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Thereza mean?

Thereza is a Portuguese and Spanish spelling of Theresa/Teresa, often linked to 'harvest.'

How do you pronounce Thereza?

It's said tuh-REZ-uh /təˈrɛz.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Thereza a boy or girl name?

Thereza is a girl's name.

How popular is Thereza?

Thereza is an extremely rare name in the U.S.