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Nessa Meaning and Origin

Nessa is Greek, Scottish given name meaning Nessa is a diminutive of the name Vanessa, which is of Greek origin and means "butterfly.".

Nessa is a name that's been used by parents who are considering girl baby names.

Nessa is currently #3092 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Nessa are Nessa.

Nessa is a 5 letters name with syllables.

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Nessa name meaning

Nessa is a diminutive of the name Vanessa, which is of Greek origin and means "butterfly."

Nessa name origin

Greek Scottish

Name facts

5 letter name

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Nessa is ranked #3092 most popular baby girl name in 2022

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In 2022, 100% of babies named Nessa were girls

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Nessa - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Nessa?
The meaning of the name Nessa is Nessa is a diminutive of the name Vanessa, which is of Greek origin and means "butterfly.".
What is the origin of the name Nessa?
The origin of the name Nessa is Greek Scottish .
Is Nessa a girl or boy name?
The name Nessa is a feminine name. According to our statistics, 0.00% of babies called Nessa were boys, 100.00% of babies called Nessa were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Nessa?
According to statistics, Nessa is ranked 3092th most popular girl name in the US, in 2022.
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