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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTeresa
Pronunciation / Transliteration: teˈʁeːza
"Teresa ist ein häufiger Name in Deutschland."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A city in northeastern Brazil, known for its cultural heritage and as the capital of the state of Piauí.
"Teresina is famous for its vibrant festivals and rich history." - 2
A feminine given name derived from Teresa.
"Many girls are named Teresina in honor of their grandmothers."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name 'Teresina' is derived from the Spanish name 'Teresa', which has roots in the Greek name 'Therasia', meaning 'harvester'. The name has evolved through various cultures and languages, reflecting a blend of historical influences from Iberian and Latin traditions.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Teresina" is said worldwide
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Térèse
Transliteration: teʁɛz
"Térèse est un nom populaire en France."
Teresa
Transliteration: teˈʁeːza
"Teresa ist ein häufiger Name in Deutschland."
Teresa
Transliteration: teˈreːza
"Teresa è un nome tradizionale in Italia."
Teresa
Transliteration: teˈɾe.sa
"Teresa es un nombre muy común en España."
Teresina
Transliteration: teɾeˈzinɐ
"Teresina é a capital do Piauí."
टेरेसा
Transliteration: ṭerēsā
"टेरेसा एक लोकप्रिय नाम है।"
特蕾莎
Transliteration: Tè lěi shā
"特蕾莎是一个常见的名字。"
테레사
Transliteration: teresa
"테레사는 한국에서도 흔한 이름입니다."
テレサ
Transliteration: Teresa
"テレサは日本でも人気のある名前です。"
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