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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTheresia
Pronunciation / Transliteration: teˈʁeːzi̯a
"Theresia liest gerne historische Romane in ihrer Freizeit."
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A female given name of Spanish and Portuguese origin.
"Teresa dedicated her life to helping underprivileged communities in the city."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name Teresa originates from the Spanish and Portuguese given name, which gained widespread prominence due to notable historical and religious figures such as Saint Teresa of Ávila. Its ultimate etymological roots are somewhat uncertain, though traditionally associated with the Greek word theros, meaning 'summer', or the island of Therasia.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Teresa" is said worldwide
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Thérèse
Transliteration: te.ʁɛz
"Thérèse a préparé un délicieux gâteau pour l'anniversaire."
Theresia
Transliteration: teˈʁeːzi̯a
"Theresia liest gerne historische Romane in ihrer Freizeit."
Teresa
Transliteration: teˈrɛza
"Teresa è andata al mercato per comprare la frutta fresca."
Teresa
Transliteration: teˈɾesa
"Teresa trabaja como profesora de literatura en la universidad."
Teresa
Transliteration: teˈɾezɐ
"A Teresa adora viajar para novos lugares durante as férias."
टेरेसा
Transliteration: Teresa
"मदर टेरेसा ने अपना पूरा जीवन गरीबों की सेवा में बिता दिया।"
特蕾莎
Transliteration: Tèléisā
"特蕾莎是一位非常善良且勤劳的女性。"
테레사
Transliteration: Teresa
"테레사는 오늘 도서관에서 친구를 만났습니다."
テレサ
Transliteration: Teresa
"テレサさんは週末によく美術館に行きます。"
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