Irish girl name
Treasa Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Treasa means uncertain; possibly harvester. Irish form of Teresa.
Treasa is the Irish form of Teresa, a name of uncertain origin that may mean harvester or may refer to the Greek island of Therasia. Teresa spread through the fame of Saint Teresa of Ávila and Saint Teresa of Calcutta, and Treasa is the version used in Irish. It is pronounced TRASS-uh, with the stress on the first syllable. It is less common than Teresa, but it is a good choice for families who want a name that is Irish in spelling.
Pronunciation by a native speaker.
How to pronounce Treasa
TRASS·uh
Treasa has 2 syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable (shown in bold). Say it as written in the respelling, with each capitalised part spoken a little louder.
Why the spelling looks different from the sound
- ei / ea: "ei" is often "eh" or "ay", and "ea" is often "a" as in "cat" or "ay" depending on the word (Eimear, Neasa, Deirdre).
More on silent letters · Irish names people mispronounce.
Irish, Welsh and Gaelic dialects differ from region to region, so you may hear more than one correct version.
Variants of Treasa
TeresaTresaTessTreasach
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Treasa mean?
Treasa means "uncertain; possibly harvester". Irish form of Teresa.
How do you pronounce Treasa?
Treasa is pronounced TRASS-uh.
What is the origin of Treasa?
Treasa is an Irish girl name. In Irish it is written Treasa.
How many syllables are in Treasa?
Treasa has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first one.
Why is Treasa spelled the way it is?
The spelling follows Irish spelling conventions rather than English ones. "ei" is often "eh" or "ay", and "ea" is often "a" as in "cat" or "ay" depending on the word (Eimear, Neasa, Deirdre).
What are other spellings of Treasa?
Other spellings and forms include Teresa, Tresa, Tess, Treasach.