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Tessa
TEH-suh
Tessa (name) means a feminine given name, likely derived from Theresa, popularized in part by Thomas Hardy's novel "Tess of the d'Urbervilles.". Example: “Tessa laughed at her brother's joke.”
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A feminine given name, likely derived from Theresa, popularized in part by Thomas Hardy's novel "Tess of the d'Urbervilles."
"Tessa laughed at her brother's joke."
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Etymology
This is a contraction of Teresa.
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What does “Tessa” mean?
The word “Tessa” means a feminine given name, likely derived from Theresa, popularized in part by Thomas Hardy's novel "Tess of the d'Urbervilles.".
How do you pronounce “Tessa”?
“Tessa” is pronounced TEH-suh (/ˈtɛsə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Tessa” in a sentence?
Here is “Tessa” used in a sentence: “Tessa laughed at her brother's joke.”
What part of speech is “Tessa”?
“Tessa” is a name.
Is “Tessa” a common word?
“Tessa” is an uncommon word in modern English.
