Resa

Resa is a shortened form of Teresa or Theresa, all of which trace back to the ancient Greek Therasia (Θηρεσία). The German translation of the name means among other things 'the huntress', 'the game animal', 'the one coming from Thera', as well as 'the harvest worker' and 'the summer'.

What does the name Resa mean?

Resa is a short form of the names Teresa and Theresa, which have their origin in the ancient Greek Therasia (Θηρεσία). Translated, the name means 'the huntress', 'the game animal', 'the one coming from Thera', and also 'the harvest worker' as well as 'the summer'. The exact origin remains unclear, but the roots trace back to ancient Greek, possibly to the word Thḗrā (Θήρᾱ), which refers to the Aegean island of Thira, now Santorini in Greece. Alternatively, the name could also be derived from the terms thēráō (θηράω) for 'to hunt', thēríon (θηρίον) for 'the animal, the wild animal, the game animal', therízo (θερίζω) for 'to harvest, to mow', or théros (θέρος) for 'summer'. The name gained popularity through the veneration of Saint Therasia of Nola, who married Saint Paulinus of Nola and is considered the first bearer of this name. Other variants include Resi, Thesa, Thesy, Thessi, Tess, Tessi, Tessie, Tessy, Tessia, Thessica, Tessina, and Tessje.

Where does the name Resa come from?

The name Resa is a feminine given name with ancient Greek roots and means 'the huntress'. The etymology includes the ancient Greek terms Thḗrā (Θήρᾱ) for the island of Thira, now Santorini in Greece, thēráō (θηράω) for 'to hunt', thēríon (θηρίον) for 'the animal, the wild animal, the game animal', therízo (θερίζω) for 'to harvest, to mow', and théros (θέρος) for 'summer'. The language variants can be found in Low German and Dutch, among others.

How do you pronounce Resa?

The pronunciation of Resa is clear and two-syllable. It is pronounced as 'Re-sa' [ˈʁeːza], with the long e sound giving a bright note to the beginning. The voiced s adds a fine, vibrating accent before the open -a gently fades. This makes Resa sound friendly, harmonious, and pleasantly balanced.

When is the name day of Resa?

The name day of Resa falls on July 13, August 9, August 26, October 1, and October 15.

Popularity

In Germany, Resa is a common first name. Currently, it ranks 3,210th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2019 at 1,150th. In the last ten years, the name Resa has been given about 120 times, placing it 2,161st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,436th.

Famous people

• Mohammad-Resa Schadscharian (Iranian singer)
• Resa Amrollahi (physicist from Iran)