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Aug 19, 2022 · Learn about the name Alyssa, its meanings, origins, popularity, pronunciation, and more. Find out variations, nicknames, similar names, and famous people named Alyssa.
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Alyssa is a feminine given name with multiple origins. Alysa is an alternative spelling. [1] As used in Western countries, the name is usually derived from the name of the flower alyssum. The name of the flower derives from the Greek ἀ- a- ("not") and λύσσα lyssa ("mania, rabies"); the flower was formerly thought to cure skin diseases.
The flower's name literally translates to "no madness" in Greek, because the ancient Greeks believed that the alyssum could cure madness. Alyssa is typically considered a girls' name, and has been in the top 1,000 names in the United States since 1963.
Alyssa is a Greek name meaning "rational" or "bright yellow flower". It is a variant of Alicia, Alice, Alisa and Elissa, and a popular name for girls in the U.S. See variations, related names and popularity trends.
3 days ago · The name Alyssa is a girl's name of English origin meaning "noble". Alyssa was in the Top 20 from 1997-2010 and peaked as the 11th most popular girls’ name in 1998 and 1999 but has become less popular in recent years. It's related to the flower alyssum as well as to the classic Alice and variants.
Alyssa is a name derived from Germanic and Hebrew roots, meaning "noble, exalted". It is a variant of Alice, Alicia, and Alisa, and has 21 other forms. Learn about its pronunciation, usage, and famous people named Alyssa.
3 days ago · The name Alyssa is primarily a female name of Greek origin that means Rational. Click through to find out more information about the name Alyssa on BabyNames.com.
