Teresa
«Harvester; huntress»
The constellation of Teresa · every letter is a star; its height set by its numerology
Meaning of Teresa
«Harvester; huntress»
That is the heart of Teresa: a name of Greek origin that needs no further explanation.
Teresa at a glance
Origin: Greek
Symbolizes: freedom, adventure and wit
Numerology: Expression 5 · Soul 11 · Personality 3
Ruling planet: Mercury (number 5)
Day: Wednesday Color: Green Stone: Emerald
Numerology & planet
Free, curious and communicative; born for adventure.
About the name Teresa
Behind Teresa stands the number 5, ruled by Mercury. Free, curious and adventurous. Everything points the same way: freedom, adventure and wit.
The personality of Teresa in numerology
Numerology reads Teresa in three keys:
Expression 5 · Mercury: Free, curious and adventurous.
Soul 11 · Master 11: what it truly seeks: inspiration and meaning.
Personality 3 · Jupiter: the image it projects is charming and fun.
The origin of Teresa
Greek names are elegant and full of history—gods, heroes and classical virtues. Teresa grows out of that history: a «Harvester; huntress» that time has not worn down. By its number 5, Teresa is linked to the day Wednesday, the color Green, the element Air and the stone Emerald.
Is Teresa a good name for your baby?
A good name is chosen with the ear and the heart. Teresa brings the heart («Harvester; huntress»); you bring the ear: say it out loud with your last name. And for that final doubt, there is Astra's compatibility.
Name day
The name day is celebrated on October 15, in honor of Santa Teresa de Ávila.
History & trivia
History. Teresa is of Greek origin, perhaps linked to «to harvest». It spread through Saint Teresa of Ávila.
✦ Did you know? Two great figures bore it: Saint Teresa of Ávila, a 16th-century mystic, and Mother Teresa of Calcutta.
Compatibility
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Teresa mean?
Teresa means «Harvester; huntress.» It is a name of Greek origin.
What is the numerology of Teresa?
Its number is 5, ruled by Mercury: Free, curious and communicative; born for adventure.
Is Teresa a boy or girl name?
Teresa is used as a girl's name.