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Origin: Latin

Meaning: Favorable

Not to be confused with Theresa, Thersa is a feminine name from Biblical Latin and Greek roots. As an alternate form of Tirzah, Thersa is a Hebrew name that appeared in the Old Testament of the Bible as a daughter of Zelophehad and as a place name. Thersa means "favorable," suggesting that a favorable wind will carry baby forth on all of life's adventures