Nessa Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Nessa Name at a Glance

Name	Nessa
Meaning	Diminutive of Agnes: Poor, pure, or chaste. St. Agnes was a 3rd century Christian martyr whose January 21st feast day is described in Keats' poem 'The Eve of St Agnes'. Agnes was popular until the Reformation, then revived in the 19th century.Pure.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Nessa Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Nessa means “Diminutive of Agnes: Poor, pure, or chaste. St. Agnes was a 3rd century Christian martyr whose January 21st feast day is described in Keats' poem 'The Eve of St Agnes'. Agnes was popular until the Reformation, then revived in the 19th century.Pure”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Nessa Name Origin

Our database records Nessa under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Nessa a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Nessa is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Nessa

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