Dessa

Dessa is a feminine first name that is regarded as a short and affectionate form of Odessa, a feminine derivation of the name Odysseus. The meaning of the first name is "the Angry One."

What does the name Dessa mean?

Dessa is considered a short and affectionate form of Odessa, which in turn is a feminine variant of the name Odysseus. Its translation is "the Angry One". The origin of the name is likely found in the Ancient Greek term odýssomai (ὀδύσσομαι), which means "to hate", "to be angry", "angry", and "irritated". Other forms of the name include Odyssee, Odissey, Odyssa, Ulysse, Ulysses, Ulisse, Ulises, and Ulixes.

Where does the name Dessa come from?

The name Dessa has its roots in Ancient Greek and means "the Angry One".

How do you pronounce Dessa?

Dessa is pronounced like 'Dessa', with a short 'e' and emphasized 'ss'.

Popularity

In Germany, Dessa is a rather rare name. In 2015, it ranked 4,092nd on the list of the most popular female baby names. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 11,574th. The global popularity and frequency of Dessa is reflected in its rankings in recent years in various countries.