Tess
/tehs/ Dutch Female
Meaning & Origin
Tess is a Dutch name meaning "Harvester". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, BE. Tess is commonly considered a diminutive of Theresa, derived from the Greek word "theros" meaning "summer" or "harvest."
Quick Facts
Language Dutch
Gender Female
Phonetic tehs
IPA tɛs
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as tehs. Keep the original Dutch phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Tess
- · Tess Daly - Television Presenter
- · Tess Gerritsen - Author
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