What is the origin of the name Odessa?

Odessa is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Odessa?

Odessa is currently ranked #1583 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Odessa?

Odessa is pronounced oh-DESS-uh.

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GirlGreek

Odessa

oh-DESS-uh

Popularity

#1583

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

18,526

Peak Year

#470 in 1920

First Recorded

1880

Style

Earthy & Bohemian

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A place name, originating from the ancient Greek colony of Odessos, its meaning is unknown.

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Dessie Odie

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

Odessa Grady Clay
Mother of Muhammad Ali

Nicknames

Dessie Odie

Similar Names

Geneva Valencia Vienna Alexandria

Personality Traits

UniqueMysteriousIndependentCreative

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