Teresa, also spelled Theresa or Therese, is a feminine given name with origins in the Iberian Peninsula during late antiquity. The name's derivation is uncertain, but it may come from the Greek words θερίζω (therízō), meaning 'to harvest or reap,' or θέρος (theros), meaning 'summer.' Another possible origin is the Latin word 'Terra,' meaning 'earth.' The name gained popularity outside Iberia due to notable figures such as Saint Teresa of Ávila, Thérèse of Lisieux, and Mother Teresa. In the Unite...