Jewish Baby Names

Nessa

נֵסָּה

• Gender: Female
• Origin: Jew-ish
• Meaning: miracle
• Short and stylish, Nessa has been embraced in Jewish families despite its mixed origins. While it can be a short form of the Latin Agnessa or the more common Vanessa, some link it to the Hebrew word "nes" — "miracle" — adding a layer of quiet wonder to this approachable name.
• Alternate Spellings: Nessah, Nesah, Nesa
• Potential Sibling Name:
  Shoshana
  ,
  Yaffa
  ,
  Shalev
  ,
  Matan
• Theme: blessing