Name Teresa

There are multiple origins and translations for the hugely popular name Teresa:

1. Comes from the ancient Greek word (θέρος) [theros] denotation - "summer; harvest" or of (θερίζω) [therizo] - "she-mower; mowing, harvesting".

2. Feminine form of the Latin name Teres means - "fine; smooth; shapely; elegant".

St. Teresa of Avila was born at Avila, Old Castile, 28 March, 1515; died at Alba de Tormes, 4 Oct., 1582.