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Tessa
While many names with Greek origins have desirable meanings, the creators of Tessa took a more literal approach. This name means “fourth child” but is also cited with the definition of “to reap, to gather.” However, don’t let such a meaning keep you waiting for your fourth baby girl. This graceful name is often the shortened version of Theresa but has been a first name that has stood on its own since the early 1960s.
Greek
Female
Name Story
Traits
- Creative
- Intelligent
- Independent
- Adventurous
Compatibility
Tessa pairs well with classic or modern sibling names. It can also work as a strong and elegant middle name choice. This name fits seamlessly in various cultural and stylistic settings.
Creative
Intelligent
Independent
Adventurous
Spotlight
Famous Personalities
Notable people who share the name.
Tessa Virtue
Athlete
Born: May 17, 1989 · London, Ontario, Canada
Tessa Thompson
Actor
Born: October 3, 1983 · Los Angeles, California, USA
Tessa Jowell
Leader
Born: September 17, 1947 · Marylebone, London, England
Tessa Dahl
Writer
Born: April 11, 1957 · Oxford, England
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Great, Magnificent, Magestic
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Patrician, noble
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Zelda
Grey battle maid
Selah
Bolder, rock
Regional Variations & Spellings
Alternative Spellings
- Tessa Original form
- Тесса Russian
- 泰莎 Chinese
- თესა Georgian
- टेसा Hindi
- Arabic
- Japanese
- Korean
Cultural Adaptations
- تيسا (Tīsā) Arabic
- テッサ (Tessa) Japanese
- 테사 (Tesa) Korean
Frequently Asked Questions about Tessa
- What does Tessa mean?
- Forth child
- What is the origin of Tessa?
- Tessa has Greek origins.
- Is Tessa popular?
- Tessa has been viewed 115 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
- What are similar names to Tessa?
- Similar names include Yasmina, Austin, Patrick, Kayden, Zelda.
- How do you pronounce Tessa?
- Tessa is pronounced TEH-sah.
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