Dessa

Dessa Meaning & Origin

About Dessa
The name "Dessa" is of Greek origin and is derived from the name "Odessa," which means "long journey" or "wrathful." It is a feminine name that carries connotations of strength, resilience, and determination. Dessa is often associated with individuals who possess a strong sense of adventure and a willingness to overcome challenges, making it a fitting name for someone who embarks on a significant journey or faces obstacles with determination.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Dessa are female.

Dessa Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 100% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TS
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 S AH0
🌐 IPA
/dessa*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dessa in Braille

Here's how to represent Dessa in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Dessa in braille

How to Spell the Name Dessa in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Dessa using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Dessa in sign language

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