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Dessa

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DES-uh'DES-uh'2 syllables
🇬🇧English
Artistic

MEANING

The name is often considered a diminutive or variation of 'Odessa'.

ORIGIN

American

ETYMOLOGY

Likely a short form derived from 'Odessa', which has Greek origins.

CULTURAL NOTES

Though not widely known, the name is sometimes associated with artistic or creative circles.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used infrequently in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, often as a unique or artistic choice.

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FAQs About Dessa

The name Dessa means "The name is often considered a diminutive or variation of 'Odessa'." in English.
Dessa has American origins. Likely a short form derived from 'Odessa', which has Greek origins.
Dessa is pronounced DES-uh (DES-uh). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Dessa include Des.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Dessa include Lena, Aria, Milo, Eli.
The most common spelling is Dessa. Alternative spellings include Desa, Dessa.
Dessa - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations