Cessna

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Fact sheet

Name
Cessna
Gender
Girl name
Syllables
2

Cessna is a female first name that is considered an Italian variant of Narcessa. This, in turn, is a form of the name Narcissa and has its origins in the ancient Greek Narkissos (Νάρκισσος). In German, it is translated as 'the daffodil'.

What does the name Cessna mean?

The name Cessna is an Italian form of Narcessa, a variation of the name Narcissa, which goes back to Narkissos (Νάρκισσος). In German, it means 'the daffodil'. The roots of the name lie in ancient Greek, derived from nárkissos (νάρκισσος) for 'daffodil' or nárkē (νάρκη) for 'numbness' or 'deafness'. Other variants include Narcisa and Cessa.

Where does the name Cessna come from?

Cessna is a female first name of ancient Greek origin, meaning 'the daffodil'. The etymology consists of nárkē (νάρκη), meaning 'numbness' or 'deafness', and nárkissos (νάρκισσος), meaning 'daffodil'. The language of this name is Italian.

How do you pronounce Cessna?

Cessna is pronounced like 'Zess-na'.

When is the name day of Cessna?

The name days for Cessna are celebrated on January 6, March 17, and November 17.

Popularity

In Germany, Cessna is a rather rare first name. So far, it has never made it onto the German name popularity lists. Its best ranking in the USA was in 2002 at position 13,595. Between 1930 and 2024, Cessna was used as a first name in the USA fewer than 10 times, earning it the 9,615th position. In the last ten years, no child in the USA has been named this.

Frequently asked questions about the name Cessna

What is the origin of the name Cessna?

Cessna is a female first name of Italian origin, with roots in ancient Greek.

What does the name Cessna mean?

The meaning of Cessna is 'the daffodil', derived from the ancient Greek terms for daffodil and numbness.

How popular is the name Cessna?

Cessna is a rather rare name that has gained popularity in recent years, especially in creative and modern naming.

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