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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."

Word forms

Tessas plural

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Etymology

Contraction of Teresa.

Synonyms

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Tess Teresa Theresa

Related words

Teresa Theresa Terri Tess

Rhymes for Tessa

Nessa Jessa Odessa Vanessa contessa

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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