Vanessa Name Meaning & Origin
/Vuh-NES-uh/Name Origin
Derived from the Greek name Phanessa, possibly inspired by the Greek mythological figure or the Latin word 'vana' meaning 'empty' or 'vain'.
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Venezuelan (Latino) 40% -
Italian (European) 35% -
American (Mixed) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Vanessa
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
Popularity Trend
Growth of the name Vanessa in the US (SSA Data):
Vanessa Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 9
People with this name tend to be: Humanitarian, generous and compassionate.