English · Greek

Odessa

Pronounced oh-DESS-ahShare

Meaning: City name; deeper meaning uncertain

  • Girl
  • Uncommon
  • 3 syllables

The story

A place name associated with the Ukrainian Black Sea city. The city’s name refers back to ancient Odessos, whose meaning is uncertain; journey is not a settled translation.

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Odessa comes from English and Greek.

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