Inessa

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Inessa Pronunciation

Inessa is pronounced ee-NESS-ah /iˈnɛs.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: Russian form of Ines/Agnes — Greek hagnos, 'pure, holy, chaste'Medium

In 30 seconds: Pure and softly grand: Inessa is the Russian Ines/Agnes — 'pure, holy'. Elegant, melodic, and Slavic-bright.

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Origin MediumGreek, Russian

MeaningRussian form of Ines/Agnes — Greek hagnos, 'pure, holy, chaste'

U.S. rank (2024)#4225 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births34 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2005

Total births (all-time)≈ 643

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Inessa is the Russian form of Ines/Agnes — from Greek hagnos, 'pure, holy, chaste'. An elegant, melodic name across Russia and the Slavic world, it carries purity and grace.

In the U.S. it appears in Slavic families. Rare, pure at the root, and elegant.

Did you know? Inessa is the Russian form of Ines/Agnes, from Greek hagnos, 'pure, holy' — a graceful, lyrical name across the Slavic world.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name — Inessa — etymology

Variations

InesAgnesInès

Nicknames

InaNessa

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If you like Inessa…

Ines— the root name

Agnes— the original 'pure' name

Inez— a fellow Ines spelling

Alessa— a companion -essa name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Inessa?

Inessa is pronounced ee-NESS-ah (/iˈnɛs.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Inessa said aloud.

How do you say Inessa?

Inessa is said ee-NESS-ah (/iˈnɛs.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Inessa said aloud.

What does the name Inessa mean?

Inessa is the Russian Ines/Agnes, Greek for 'pure, holy'.

Is Inessa a boy or girl name?

Inessa is a girl's name.

How popular is Inessa?

Inessa is a rare name in the U.S.