vanessa
word
/vəˈnɛsə/
vuh-NE-suh
/vəˈnɛsə/
vuh-NE-suh
Definition
A female given name used in English and many other languages. It refers to a person’s name, not a general object or action.
Usage & Nuances
Used as a proper noun, so it is normally capitalized: 'Vanessa'. In speech and writing, it often appears in introductions, direct address, and possessive forms like 'Vanessa's bag'.
Spanish: VanessaPortuguese (BR): VanessaPortuguese (PT): VanessaChinese (Simplified): 瓦妮莎Chinese (Traditional): 瓦妮莎Hindi: वनेसाArabic: فانيساBengali: ভ্যানেসাRussian: ВанессаJapanese: ヴァネッサVietnamese: VanessaKorean: 바네사Turkish: VanessaUrdu: وانیسہIndonesian: Vanessa
Example Sentences
Vanessa is my friend from school.
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This book is Vanessa's.
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Hey, is Vanessa coming with us tonight?
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I already told Vanessa, so she knows the plan.
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If you need help, just ask Vanessa — she's really good at this.
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I saw Vanessa at the store yesterday.
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