What is the origin of the name Vannessa?

Vannessa is a name of Greek and English origin. It is often classified as a literary, nature name.

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Q: What does the name Vannessa mean?

Vannessa means "Vannessa is a spelling variant of Vanessa, a literary name later linked to the butterfly and Greek Phanessa forms.".

Vannessa is a spelling variant of Vanessa, a literary name later linked to the butterfly and Greek Phanessa forms.

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