What Does the Name Tessa Mean

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The name Tessa comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Tessa below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Tessa Name Meaning

EnglishDiminutive of THERESA.

Origin: EnglishGender: Girl
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1 Táhirih
2 Topsy
3 Truus
4 Taís
5 Tinatin
6 Terri
7 Tosia
8 Tillie
9 Tamiko
10 Tarina
11 Tammy
12 Traci
13 Tracey
14 Thi
15 Tondra
16 Thaïs
17 Tsila
18 Tonya
19 Tapiwa
20 Thana
21 Tessie
22 Tuva
23 Tamra
24 Terhi
25 Tihana
26 Tamara
27 Thersa
28 Thelma
29 Themis
30 Thema
31 Tameka
32 Takouhi
33 Toril
34 Teresia
35 Toiba
36 Tabatha
37 Tülay
38 Taťána
39 Trudie
40 Tanit
41 Tanzi
42 Tzeitel
43 Tsisia
44 Tianna
45 Tajana
46 Tena
47 Tiina
48 Tyyne
49 Treasa
50 Terttu
51 Tzofiya
52 Tola
53 Taryn
54 Tamar
55 Terra
56 Tuule
57 Turid
58 Tegan
59 Tamela
60 Terézia
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What does the name Tessa mean?

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