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Odessa

Odessa is a feminine place-name whispering of mythos and fantasy realms. The elegant title comes from the Ukrainian port city Odesa, named by the Russian empress Catherine the Great in homage to the Ancient Greek colony that once resided there. Such an honor would forever link Odessa to Greek myth and the legendary figure of Odysseus—king of Ithaca and hero of Homer's Odyssey. In this context, Odessa may be rooted in the Greek odussomai, "to become angry," earning it the meaning "wrathful." Yet, many others interpret Odysseus as "one who receives pain." It's a meaning that speaks to the king's ability to withstand great strife with enduring strength, resourcefulness, and courage—instilling Odessa with much the same.
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Meaning

Wrathful, one who receives pain

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oh-DES-ah

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Traits

  • Fierce
  • Independent
  • Mysterious
  • Empathetic

Compatibility

Odessa pairs well with classic or elegant names for siblings. As a middle name, it adds a touch of strength and uniqueness. This name can be a great choice for families looking for a strong and distinctive name with a hint of mystery.

Fierce Independent Mysterious Empathetic

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Odessa Grady Clay

Odessa Grady Clay

Activist

Born: October 4, 1917 · Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Portrait of Odessa Warren Grey

Odessa Warren Grey

Actress

Born: January 17, 1975 · Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Portrait of Odessa Young

Odessa Young

Actress

Born: January 11, 1998 · Sydney, Australia

Portrait of Odessa Chiklis

Odessa Chiklis

Actress

Born: September 19, 1999 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Portrait of Odessa Jenkins

Odessa Jenkins

Football Player

Born: February 18, 1980 · United States

Portrait of Odessa Young

Odessa Young

Singer

Born: April 22, 1991 · United States

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Odessa Original form
  • Одесса Cyrillic
  • אודסה Hebrew
  • オデッサ Japanese Katakana
  • ओडेसा Devanagari
  • Одеса Ukrainian
  • ოდესა Georgian
  • 오테사 Korean Hangul

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Frequently Asked Questions about Odessa

What does Odessa mean?
Wrathful, one who receives pain
What is the origin of Odessa?
Odessa has Greek origins.
Is Odessa popular?
Odessa has been viewed 144 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Odessa?
Similar names include Yesenia, Ishaan, Brenda, Kate, Valentine.
How do you pronounce Odessa?
Odessa is pronounced oh-DES-ah.

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