Therese

Therese is a German and Scandinavian variant of Theresa, originally derived from Therasia (Θηρεσία). Translated into German, the name most commonly means "the one coming from Thera" and also "the huntress," "the game animal," "the harvest worker," or "the summer."

What does the name Therese mean?

Therese is a German and Scandinavian variant of Theresa, originally derived from Therasia (Θηρεσία). Translated into German, the name most commonly means "the one coming from Thera" and also "the huntress," "the game animal," "the harvest worker," or "the summer." The roots of Theres lie in Ancient Greek, most likely in the word Thḗrā (Θήρᾱ) for the Aegean island of Thira, now Santorini in Greece. It may also derive from the expressions thēráō (θηράω) for "to hunt" or thēríon (θηρίον) for "the animal, the wild animal, the game animal" or therízo (θερίζω) for "to harvest, to mow" or perhaps in théros (θέρος) for "summer." The name became known through Saint Therasia of Nola, the wife of Paulinus of Nola and the first bearer of this name. The first mention of the name is documented in the 4th century. Later, the name became known in various versions throughout Europe through Saint Teresa of Ávila (Discalced Carmelites). This order had several saints with this name and contributed to its further spread. Thérèse is the French spelling of the name. Other variants include Teresa, Thera, There, Theres, Theresia, Theresita, Theresina, Therezia, Theresicca, and Thereza.

Where does the name Therese come from?

Etymology Therese is a feminine first name of Ancient Greek origin meaning "the one coming from Thera" or "the huntress." Ancient Greek

How do you pronounce Therese?

Sound & pronunciation of Therese: The name Therese is pronounced with two to three syllables and is soft in delivery. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as "The-re-se" [teˈʁeːzə], with the middle syllable carrying the stress on the long "e." The hissing "s" adds a fine accent to the ending. Therese has a classic and dignified feel - harmonious, calm, and present.

When is the name day of Therese?

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

Popularity

In the 1920s to the 1930s, the female first name Therese in Germany predominantly ranked between the Top 80 and Top 130, placing it in the extended midfield of given names. In the 1940s and 1950s, the name stabilized in the range of Top 50 to Top 70. It was regularly represented without breaking into the top group.

Nicknames & pet names

Res / Resa / Rese / Resi / Resl / Ressi / Sesemi / Teri / Terrores / Tessa / Tesse / Tessi / Tete / Thea / There / Theresi / Thersi / Therusa / Thesi / Thessi

Famous people

• Alexis Therese Petit (French physicist)
• Anne Therese Philippine D'Yves (American writer)
• Anne-Therese de Marguenat de Courcelles (French writer)
• Antoinette Therese Elfforss (actress from Sweden)
• Lena Johanna Therese Meyer-Landrut (German singer)
• Luise Therese Sophie Schliemann (writer from Germany)
• Marie Therese Henderson (composer from Great Britain)
• Marie Therese Peroux D'Abany (writer from France)
• Marie-Therese Altare (soprano from France)
• Marie-Therese Armentero (swimmer)
• Marie-Therese Ibos (French violinist)
• Marie-Therese Morlet (writer from France)
• Marie-Therese Paquin (Canadian pianist)
• Marie-Therese Reboul (French painter)
• Marie-Thérèse Schins (writer from the Netherlands)
• Therese Albert (actress from France)
• Therese aus dem Winckel (German painter)
• Therese Behr-Schnabel (singer from Germany)
• Therese Biedermann (singer from Austria)
• Therese Borssen (alpine ski racer from Sweden)