Alyssa Name Meaning
The name Alyssa comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Alyssa below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Alyssa Name Meaning
EnglishVariant of ALICIA. The spelling has probably been influenced by that of the alyssum flower, the name of which is derived from Greek α (a), a negative prefix, combined with λυσσα (lyssa) "madness, rabies",...
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