Tessa

The meaning of Tessa is 'one who harvests'. It is of Greek origins and is traditionally given to girls. The name is the short form of the name Theresa, which is a name that is popular with Christian families. In Ancient Greece, the word ‘therizo’ meant 'to harvest'. Similarly, ‘theros’ meant summer and it is the alternative meaning of Tessa. Tessa also means ‘fourth child' in Greek. These words are responsible for the formation of the name Tessa. The name is also considered a diminutive form of Therassia, which is an island in Greece. The name became widely popular after Mother Teresa gained international recognition for her charitable nature. Another famous bearer of the name is Tessa Thompson, a famous actress known for her role as Valkyrie, who is a mythological warrior in the Marvel Comic Universe.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

to reap, to gather

Origin

Diminutive of Theresa

Numerology

T is for treasure, that of your friendship.

E is for excellence, your passion, your drive.

S is for self respect, a solid score here.

S is for sensible, the practical side.

A is for affirm, the certainty of knowledge.

Lucky

Tessa lucky number is 1.

1 symbolizes a pioneering spirit, independent nature, and innate leadership capabilities. On a bad day, 1 can be a bit bossy or boastful, hiding any insecurities behind over-developed self-importance. 1 must remember that although it is first, it can very quickly become the loneliest number. Even the most autonomous 1s need the support of their friends, family, and lovers.

Famous People Named Tessa

• Jacqueline Léonore Léopoldine de Lannoy Princess de Ligne
• Jacqueline Joe New Zealand actress
• Jacqueline Mary Jossa English Actress
• (Winifred) Jacqueline Fraser Bisset English actress
• Jacqueline Jill "Jackie" Collins English novelist

Tessa in Pop Culture

• Theodore "Theo" Huxtable character on TV's "The Cosby Show"
• Theodore "Theo" Kojak character on TV's "Kojak"
• Theo Faron main character in the film Children of Men
• Theo Decker main character in "The Goldfinch" by Donna Tartt
• Theo Sipowicz character on TV's "NYPD BLUE"