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Origin: Greek

Meaning: pure, holy; butterfly

Nessa is a girl's name of Greek origin. It may be an adaptation of Agnes, which means "holy or pure," or a diminutive of Vanessa, meaning "butterfly." Whatever you take from it, Nessa is a sweet way to encourage baby to spread their wings and lead a good life. It also allows you to name your daughter after a loved one from previous generations or reinvent an old family favorite.