what does the name vanessa mean
The name Vanessa is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Vanessa is: Butterfly. Also, from Phanessa, the mystic goddess of an ancient Greek brotherhood. American Meaning: The name Vanessa is an American baby name.In American the meaning of the name Vanessa is: Butterfly. Also, from Phanessa, the mystic goddess of an ancient Greek brotherhood. Latin Meaning: The name Vanessa is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Vanessa is: Of Venus.n American the meaning of the name Vanessa is: Butterfly. Also, from Phanessa, the mystic goddess of an ancient Greek brotherhood. Latin Meaning: The name Vanessa is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Vanessa is: Of Venus.