Nessa: meaning of the Hebrew name

נסה

Pronounced NEH-sah

Meaning of Nessa

Nessa is a rare girl's name associated with the Hebrew word nes, which means a miracle, a wonder and a rescue.

Nessa in Hebrew

Nessa is written נסה in Hebrew. Hebrew is read from right to left.

  • נNun
  • סSamekh
  • הHe

Gematria value: 115 (Nun 50 + Samekh 60 + He 5)

About the name

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginModern Hebrew
  • Meaningmiracle
  • PronunciationNEH-sah
  • Hebrewנסה
  • Syllables2

Popularity in Israel

Nessa was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.

Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.

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Questions about Nessa

What does the name Nessa mean?

Nessa is a rare girl's name associated with the Hebrew word nes, which means a miracle, a wonder and a rescue.

How do you pronounce Nessa?

Nessa is pronounced NEH-sah in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Nessa in Hebrew?

Nessa is written נסה in Hebrew.

What is the gematria of Nessa?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling נסה adds up to 115 (Nun 50 + Samekh 60 + He 5).

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This name in Hebrew: נסה