Palessa at a glance
- Meaning
- Flower
- Origin
- Sotho
- Religion
- Christian
- Gender
- girl
- Pronunciation
- PA-le-ssa
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- uncommon
- Variants & Spellings
- Palesa, Palesia, Palese, Paalesia, Paalese, Paleseh
Lucky details for Palessa
- Number
- 8
- Color
- Deep Indigo
- Stone
- Blue Sapphire
- Flower
- Iris
- Day
- Saturday
- Planet
- Saturn
- Zodiac
- Capricorn
- Metal
- Iron
Palessa is a Sotho name meaning “flower”. It is a spelling variant of Palesa and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Palessa for its 3-syllable rhythm and its association with determined, disciplined, plays the long game. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Palessa reduce to 8, a number linked with Saturn and with people who are resilient, fair, exceptionally hard-working and loyal.
Numerology
Chaldean value 8 — Determined, disciplined, plays the long game.
Personality
Determined, disciplined, plays the long game
Positive Traits
Resilient, fair, exceptionally hard-working and loyal
Negative Traits
Sets very high standards and can be hard on themselves
Career Suggestions
Finance, law, construction, administration, public service
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FAQs about the name Palessa
What does the name Palessa mean?
Palessa means “flower” and comes from a Sotho root.
Is Palessa a boy or girl name?
Palessa is most often used as a girl name today.
How do you pronounce Palessa?
Palessa is pronounced PA-le-ssa (3 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Palessa?
The lucky number for Palessa is 8, ruled by Saturn.
What are good nicknames for Palessa?
Popular short forms include Pale, Pali, Paly, Pay.
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