Treasa

Treasa is an Irish feminine name used as the Irish form of Teresa and also associated with Irish treise, meaning “strength” or “superiority.” Teresa itself has an uncertain Greek or Iberian etymology, so the Irish strength association should not be projected onto every Teresa form. Saint Teresa of Ávila gave the name major Catholic significance. Notable bearers include Irish politician Treasa Fennell and Irish language scholar Treasa Ní Ailpín. Irish pronunciation differs from English Theresa.