Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Thera Updated December 15, 2025 by Jennifer M. Thera Gender: Female Origin: Greek Meaning: Short Form Of Theresa ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Thera? The name Thera is primarily a female name of Greek origin that means Short Form Of Theresa. People who like the name Thera also like: Damaris, Aurora, Alexandra, Chloe, Naomi, Petra, Tabitha, Lucas, Alexander, Timothy, Benjamin, Anthony, Apollo, Andrew Names like Thera: Tiara, Tory, Tahir, Ture, Tadria, Thurayya, Tari, Toure, Tyr, Terah, Teodoro, Tedra, Thuraia, Taro, Terra, Tori, Tyhir, Troy, Trory, Theora, Taru, Thaierra, Thayer, Tadahiro, Trai, Thorir, Tarhe, Tiria, Torie, Terry Stats for the Name Thera Thera is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Thera is currently not ranked in U.S. births