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Name Origin

Thérèse is a French feminine given name, derived from the Greek name 'Therese', meaning 'to harvest' or 'to reap'. It is associated with strength, abundance, and fulfillment.

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Famous People

Thérèse Raquin

Fictional character

  • Protagonist of Émile Zola's 1867 novel *Thérèse Raquin*, a naturalistic portrayal of adultery and murder.

Thérèse Coffey (1971-)

Politician

  • Current Secretary of State for Health and Social Care in the UK.
  • Previously served as Work and Pensions Secretary.

Thérèse de Lisieux (1873-1897)

Carmelite nun, Doctor of the Church

  • Known for her writings on spiritual childhood and devotion to Jesus
  • Canonized in 1925 and declared a Doctor of the Church in 1997