Theresia

The girl's name Theresia is a German and Dutch spelling of the name Theresa, which originally goes back to Therasia (Θηρεσία). Translated into German, it means 'the one from Thera', 'the huntress', 'the game animal', and also 'the harvest worker' or 'the summer'.

What does the name Theresia mean?

The girl's name Theresia is a German and Dutch spelling of the name Theresa, which originally goes back to Therasia (Θηρεσία). Translated into German, it means 'the one from Thera', 'the huntress', 'the game animal', and also 'the harvest worker' or 'the summer'. The origin and meaning are unclear; its roots lie in ancient Greek, most likely in the word Thḗrā (Θήρᾱ) for the Aegean island Thira, now Santorini in Greece. It may also derive from the expressions thēráō (θηράω) meaning 'to hunt' or thēríon (θηρίον) meaning 'the animal, the wild animal, the game animal' or therízo (θερίζω) meaning 'to harvest, to mow' or perhaps in théros (θέρος) meaning 'summer'. On the Iberian Peninsula (Spain), the name first appeared in the 4th century: Therasia, wife of Paulinus of Nola. There, it quickly became popular in several variants (Theresa, Teresa, Theresia), suggesting that the name likely originates from there. Its subsequent spread in all European countries was influenced by Saint Teresa of Ávila (16th century), founder of the 'Discalced Carmelites'. This order has produced several saints named Teresa. The first name likely comes from the Greek inhabitants of the island Thera, now Santorini, or from the neighboring island Therasia/Thirasia. In pre-Greek times, it was Querasia, probably named after a goddess of Santorini 'the one coming from Thera'. There may also exist an Indo-European root 'ter, tar, tr' meaning 'to rub, to bore, to penetrate' with the connotation 'the intrusive' and 'the relentless'. Other variants include Teresa, Thera, There, Theres, Therese, Theresita, Theresina, Therezia, Theresicca, and Thereza.

Where does the name Theresia come from?

Etymology Theresia is a feminine first name of ancient Greek origin meaning 'the one from Thera' or 'the huntress'. Ancient Greek

How do you pronounce Theresia?

Sound & pronunciation of Theresia: The name Theresia is three to four syllables and has a wide sound. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'The-re-si-a' [teˈʁeːzi̯a], combining an emphasized middle position with an open ending. The flowing vowel sequence gives the name elegance. Theresia appears traditional and feminine - sonorous, friendly, and present.

When is the name day of Theresia?

The name day of Theresia is July 13, August 9, August 26, October 1, and October 15.

Popularity

As a feminine first name, Theresia has been firmly established in the naming landscape of Germany since the late 19th century. For many decades, Theresia was among the well-visible first names and mostly occupied a solid to strong position in the rankings, indicating a long historical establishment. Its most prominent phase in Germany occurred in the early decades of the 20th century.

Nicknames & pet names

Hesi / Leli / Resa / Reschen / Rese / Resi / Resia / Sia / Sissi / Tere / Terra / Terry / Tesa / Tess / Tessa / Tessy / Tete / Thea / Thekla / Thera / Thesa / Thesi / Thess / Thette / Thex / Thia / Thresi / Thresl / Tia / Tresi

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Famous people

• Maria Theresia Löw (German opera singer)
• Maria Theresia von Paradis (composer from Austria)
• Maria Theresia Zambaco (English sculptor)
• Maria-Theresia (Austrian empress in the 18th century)
• Theresia Benedicte von Bayern (artist from Germany)
• Theresia Birkenhauer (German playwright)
• Theresia Földy (Hungarian table tennis player)
• Theresia Haiger (Austrian singer)
• Theresia von Avila (took in orphaned children in ancient Rome)
• Theresia von Lisieux (religious sister (Carmelite, mystic, church teacher))
• Theresia Walser (writer from Germany)
• Theresia Wider (German actress)
• Theresia Widiastuti (Indonesian badminton player)