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A given name in Russian
Language context for this entry: Russian
[ɪˈnɛs(ː)ə] · Russian
01 / Meaning & origin
Инесса is a feminine given name documented in Russian. English Wiktionary records an etymology for it.
Probably from the name of the Greek town of Ἴνησσα (Ínēssa) in Sicily. Alternately, derived from the name Agnes, a doublet of Inez.
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04 / Through time
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06 / Behind the facts
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