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Edessa

ee-DESS-ah

Popularity

#13908

falling

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

67

Peak Year

#8 in 1917

First Recorded

1917

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Edessa has Greek origins, referring to an ancient city now located in modern-day Greece. It evokes a sense of history and strength.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Personality Traits

IndependentStrongIntelligentGraceful

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