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Nesa

NEH-sah

Nesa is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “This name has multiple origins. In Slavic languages, it can be a diminutive of Agnes (Greek for 'pure' or 'chaste'). It also appears in Persian and Turkish contexts with meanings related to 'woman' or 'maiden.'”, and peaked in popularity in 1992.

Letters4
Syllables2
OriginGreek

What Nesa Means

This name has multiple origins. In Slavic languages, it can be a diminutive of Agnes (Greek for 'pure' or 'chaste'). It also appears in Persian and Turkish contexts with meanings related to 'woman' or 'maiden.'

The Story of Nesa

Imagine a name whispered by ancient monks, a delicate echo of purity that still resonates today.

Nesa traces its roots to Greek, as a gentle diminutive of Agnes, signifying 'pure' or 'chaste.' Its melody also echoes in Persian and Turkish traditions, where it conveys 'woman' or 'maiden.' This name's journey began in the 1960s, gaining momentum by the 1990s.

When you picture your daughter, do you see a spirit that is both gentle and fiercely independent? Nesa is for the child who will approach the world with a quiet strength, her elegance a natural extension of her inner grace.

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Numerology

5

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Famous Namesakes

  • Nesa Kağan

    An Ottoman sultan.

Personality Traits

PureGentleSpiritedIndependentElegant

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Peak Year

#17 in 1992

Total Births

101

First Recorded

1963

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