Girl name
Vanessa name meaning
“literary invented name; associated with butterflies”
Vanessa is a feminine literary name of European origin, later associated with butterflies. Jonathan Swift created it from parts of Esther Vanhomrigh’s name, combining Van- with the pet form Essa. Vanessa was subsequently adopted as the name of a butterfly genus, giving the name that association.
What does Vanessa mean?
Literary invented name; associated with butterflies
In Indonesian: nama rekaan sastra; diasosiasikan dengan kupu-kupu
Origin and cultural usage of Vanessa
Created by Jonathan Swift from parts of Esther Vanhomrigh's name: Van- and the pet form Essa. Vanessa was later adopted as a butterfly genus name, creating that association.
Name combinations with Vanessa
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Vanessa, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Vanessa Ayu Indraswari
Meaning of each word
- Vanessa: literary invented name; associated with butterflies
- Ayu: lovely, beautiful
- Indraswari: Indra; female ruler
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Meaning of each word
- Vanessa: literary invented name; associated with butterflies
- Setiowati: a faithful woman
- Patma: lotus flower
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Vanessa Nariswari
Meaning of each word
- Vanessa: literary invented name; associated with butterflies
- Nariswari: female ruler, queen
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Meaning of each word
- Widianti: knowledge
- Vanessa: literary invented name; associated with butterflies
- Laras: accord; musical harmony
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Vanessa Melati
Meaning of each word
- Vanessa: literary invented name; associated with butterflies
- Melati: a fragrant white flower
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Meaning of each word
- Vanessa: literary invented name; associated with butterflies
- Shinta: a ploughed furrow
- Kinasih: beloved, dearly cherished
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How to pronounce Vanessa
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦮ꦳ꦤꦺꦱ꧀ꦱ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮗᮔᮨᮞ᮪ᮞ |
Is Vanessa a girl’s name?
Yes, Vanessa is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 11% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Vanessa ranks #1,078 among girl names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Vanessa
- Vanessa Angel · b. 1993
- Vanessa Kamga Bravo · b. 2003
- R. Ay. Vanessa Prameswara Suharis. SH.
- Vanessa Reksodipoetro
- Vanessa Rosalie · b. 1995
FAQ about the name Vanessa
What is the meaning of Vanessa?
Vanessa means literary invented name; associated with butterflies. Created by Jonathan Swift from parts of Esther Vanhomrigh's name: Van- and the pet form Essa. Vanessa was later adopted as a butterfly genus name, creating that association.
Is Vanessa a girl’s name?
Yes, Vanessa is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 11% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Vanessa?
Vanessa is of European origin.
How many syllables does Vanessa have?
Vanessa has 3 syllables (Va-nes-sa) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Vanessa?
Vanessa ranks #1,078 among girl names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Vanessa?
Some ideas: Vanessa Ayu Indraswari; Vanessa Setiowati Patma; Vanessa Nariswari.
Famous people named Vanessa?
Notable people named Vanessa include Vanessa Angel, Vanessa Kamga Bravo, R. Ay. Vanessa Prameswara Suharis. SH..
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