Vanessa
/vuhnehsuh/ English Female 3 syllables
Meaning & Origin
Vanessa is a English name meaning "Butterfly". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria. Invented by Jonathan Swift
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Syllables 3
Phonetic vuhnehsuh
IPA vənɛsə
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as vuhnehsuh. Stress falls on the second syllable. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Vanessa
- · Vanessa Redgrave - Actress
- · Vanessa Hudgens - Actress and Singer
- · Vanessa Williams - Singer and Actress
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