Girl name
Tessa name meaning
“harvester; summer”
Tessa is a feminine name commonly linked to the meanings harvester or summer. It is a European short form of Teresa, whose origin is disputed. The proposed Greek connections are therizō, meaning to harvest, and theros, meaning summer, which account for the name’s associated meanings.
What does Tessa mean?
Harvester; summer
In Indonesian: pemanen; musim panas
Origin and cultural usage of Tessa
A European short form of Teresa. Teresa's origin is disputed, but it is often linked to Greek therizō, 'to harvest', or theros, 'summer'.
| Starts with | T |
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How to pronounce Tessa
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦠꦺꦱ꧀ꦱ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮒᮨᮞ᮪ᮞ |
Is Tessa a girl’s name?
Yes, Tessa is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Tessa ranks #1,201 among girl names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Tessa
Famous people named Tessa
- Tessa Kaunang · b. 1976
- Tessa Hastuti · b. 2001
- Tessa Melanie Wulandari Basyuni
- Tessa Merdeksari
- Tessa Talitha
- Tessa Wijaya
FAQ about the name Tessa
What is the meaning of Tessa?
Tessa means harvester; summer. A European short form of Teresa. Teresa's origin is disputed, but it is often linked to Greek therizō, 'to harvest', or theros, 'summer'.
Is Tessa a girl’s name?
Yes, Tessa is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Tessa have?
Tessa has 2 syllables (Tes-sa) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Tessa?
Tessa ranks #1,201 among girl names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Tessa?
Notable people named Tessa include Tessa Kaunang, Tessa Hastuti, Tessa Melanie Wulandari Basyuni.
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