Odessa
Fact sheet
- Name
- Odessa
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Odessa is a female name form that is especially common in the USA and Italy and has its origin in the name Odysseus. The meaning of the name can be directly translated as 'the Angry' or 'the Hating'.
What does the name Odessa mean?
Odessa is used as the female form of the name Odysseus in the USA and Italy. The translation of the name is 'the Angry' or 'the Hating'. Its roots likely lie in the ancient Greek word odýssomai (ὀδύσσομαι), which means 'to hate', 'to be angry', 'angry', and 'irritated'. Additionally, Odessa is the name of a port city in Ukraine on the Black Sea. The name gained popularity through Greek mythology, where Odysseus appears as a hero in Homer's famous epic, the Odyssey. There are various variants of the name, including Odyssee, Odissey, Odyssa, Ulysse, Ulysses, Ulisse, Ulises, and Ulixes.
Where does the name Odessa come from?
Odessa is a female first name with ancient Greek roots, meaning 'the Angry'. The Greek term odýssomai (ὀδύσσομαι) combines the meanings of hate, anger, angry, and irritated. The languages in which the name appears are American and Italian.
How do you pronounce Odessa?
The pronunciation of Odessa is three syllables and rhythmically structured. The name is pronounced as 'O-des-sa' [oˈdɛsa], with a full-sounding, calm 'O' at the beginning. The middle syllable with the clear 'd' sets a distinct contour. The double consonant '-ss-' before the open ending slightly enhances the sound tension. As a result, Odessa sounds melodious, striking, and slightly mysterious, giving the name a balanced and concise aura.
Popularity
In Germany, Odessa is a relatively common first name. The name currently ranks 4,045th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best placement was in 2015 at rank 2,766. In the last ten years, the first name Odessa has been given about 40 times, resulting in a ranking of 4,253 during that period. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 4,974.
Nicknames & pet names
Desia / Dessa / Dessi
Similar first names
Famous people
- Odessa A'zion (actress)
- Odessa Cleveland (American actress)
- Odessa Turner (soccer player from the USA)
Frequently asked questions about the name Odessa
What is the origin of the name Odessa?
Odessa is a female first name with ancient Greek roots and means 'the Angry'.
What does the name Odessa mean?
The name Odessa is derived from the Greek word 'odýssomai', which means 'to hate', 'to be angry', or 'irritated'.
How popular is the name Odessa?
Odessa is gaining popularity in the USA and Italy, especially due to its mythological and geographical associations.