Meaning & origin
A reliable meaning for Neassa isn’t established in our sources yet. Rather than guess, we show what is recorded: how the name is used, how often, and the names it’s connected to.
The story
The name’s historical associations include the mother of Conchobhar Mac Neassa, King of Ulster.
Neassa’s family of names
See also 1
Names our sources mention alongside this one. They are related in story or meaning, not forms of this name.
Similar names
If you love Neassa, these share its style, era, origin or sound, from outside its own family.
Nimeeshah
“a princess; daughter born to royalty”
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Nimeesha
“a princess; daughter born to royalty”
>99% girls
Nymeasha
“a princess; daughter born to royalty”
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Negassie
“he will become the king”
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Negasey
“he will become the king”
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Egberta
“wielding the shining sword” · “one who wields a brilliant sword”
11% boys · 89% girls
Heana
>99% girls
Edwea
“a wealthy friend”
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