Vanessa

Originating from Ancient Greek, the meaning of Vanessa is 'butterfly'. It does, however, translate differently in other languages. In Hebrew, the name instead translates to 'star'. However, in the Holy Bible, the name Vanessa means 'goddess of the night'. As such, it is traditionally a name given to girls. The name Vanessa also has mythological roots. The Latin meaning of the name Vanessa is ‘Venus’ or ‘the goddess of love’. The name ‘Vanessa’ is very popular in Mexico, Austria and the Czech Republic. In modern times, the name Vanessa became popular after it was used in the Irish poet, Jonathan Swift's work. He used it as a nickname for his lover, who was actually called Esther Vanhomrigh. Some famous icons sharing the name Vanessa are Vanessa Redgrave who is an American singer, Vanessa Hudgens who is an American actress and the singer Vanessa Williams.

Gender

Girl

Origin

Literary invention; also a species of butterfly

Numerology

V is for valiant, the way you approach life!

A is for admirable, you certainly are!

N is for noble, your regal bearing.

E is for elate, you make others happy.

S is for special, you are, you know!

S is for sensitive, another side shows.

A is for acquaintance, the many friends you know.

Lucky

Vanessa lucky number is 9.

The mission for 9 is to reach its highest state of consciousness, and to help others also achieve this spiritual awareness. 9 is not afraid to transform, and its malleable spirit inspires others to explore their own ranges of motion. Since 9, in many ways, has transcended the physical plane, it must constantly remember to anchor itself.

Famous People Named Vanessa

• Vanessa Redgrave English actress
• Vanessa Anne Hudgens American actress
• Vanessa Bell English painter; sister of novelist Virginia Woolf
• Vanessa Lynn Williams American actress and singer, Miss America 1983
• Vanessa Estelle Williams American actress

Vanessa in Pop Culture

• Vanessa Weatherford Panessa Baegotti
• Vanessa Abrams character on TV's "Gossip Girl".
• Vanessa Huxtable character on TV's "The Cosby Show".
• Vanessa Bennett character on American soap "All My Children".
• Vanessa Turnbill character in 2000 movie "Cut".