Teresa Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Teresa Name at a Glance

Name	Teresa
Meaning	Variant of Theresa. Name of two popular saints 'Teresa of Avila' and 'Therese of Lisieux'.
Origin	Spanish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Teresa Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Teresa means “Variant of Theresa. Name of two popular saints 'Teresa of Avila' and 'Therese of Lisieux”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Teresa Name Origin

Our database records Teresa under Spanish origin. Browse more Spanish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Teresa a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Teresa is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Teresa

When considering Teresa for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.