Vanessa is a female given name of Greek origin, widely used in English-speaking countries. It refers to a person named Vanessa and is also associated with literary and pop-culture figures. The pronunciation emphasizes the first syllable, with a clear second syllable ending in a soft schwa, giving a smooth, feminine cadence.
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