TheNameDBOdessa
FeminineMeaning
A journey or wrath, derived from Homer's Odyssey.
Etymology
The name is derived from Odesos, an ancient Greek city, which itself may relate to the Greek 'odysseia' (journey) or potentially from Greek 'odyne' (pain/wrath). The modern city of Odessa in Ukraine popularized the name in the 19th century.
About the Name Odessa
Odessa is a geographical name derived from the Ukrainian port city, gaining popularity as a given name in English-speaking countries during the 20th century. It carries an exotic, literary quality with connections to classical mythology.