Tereza is a Portuguese and Czech female given name, derived from the Latin name Therese, which means 'to harvest'. It has been popularized by several notable figures throughout history, including Saint Teresa of Ávila, a Spanish nun and theologian, and Tereza de Benguela, a Mozambican slave who became a prominent figure in her community after gaining freedom. The name Tereza is often associated with warmth, strength, and compassion.
It appears that the name Tereza experienced varied popularity over time, with significant peaks in recent years. The highest number of births recorded was 22 in 1996 and 20 births each in 2000 and 2007. However, since around the year 2014, the number of annual births with the name Tereza has generally stabilized at around 8 to 10, with occasional slight fluctuations. Overall, there have been a total of 776 births named Tereza from 1929 to 2023.