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GirlPronounced English /ˈtɛs.ə/; Dutch /ˈtɛ.saː/Dutch language family

Tessa

Contracted form of Theresa.

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Tessa is a girl name.

Pronunciation: English /ˈtɛs.ə/; Dutch /ˈtɛ.saː/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationEnglish /ˈtɛs.ə/; Dutch /ˈtɛ.saː/
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

Contracted form of Theresa.

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Usage: english, dutch

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