Tessa
/TEHSUH/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Tessa is a English name meaning "Harvester". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh. Likely a diminutive of Theresa, which comes from the Greek word 'theros' meaning 'summer' or 'harvest'. Alternatively, it could have independent origins, possibly Germanic.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic TEHSUH
IPA ˈtɛsə
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as TEHSUH. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Tessa
- · Tessa Thompson - Actress
- · Tessa Virtue - Ice Dancer
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