Odessa

Wrathful

girlGreek

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Odessa meaning & origin

Odessa is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Wrathful". Listed origin: Greek.

Pronunciation

o-DESS-ah

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Odessa. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

Nicknames

OdieDesi

Middle Name Ideas

  • Odessa Belle
  • Odessa Rose
  • Odessa Sage

Famous Namesakes

  • Odessa D. Bailey
  • Odessa (song title)

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Odessa

What does the name Odessa mean?

Odessa is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Wrathful". Listed origin: Greek.

How do you pronounce Odessa?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is o-DESS-ah. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Odessa?

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Odessa. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

What nickname ideas could work for Odessa?

Ideas to try include Odie, Desi. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Odessa?

Try Odessa Belle, Odessa Rose, Odessa Sage aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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