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Teresa

The origin and history of Teresa.

Etymology

First recorded as the name of a fourth-century Spanish saint. Of obscure origin; suggestions include Therasia or Thera, ancient name of the Greek island Thira.

Origin: Spanish · First attested 300

Class of 300

Teresa first entered the language around 300. Other words from the same year:

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