What Does the Name Alyssa Mean

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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",...

Origin: EnglishGender: Girl
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1 Amaya
2 Alyssia
3 Amirah
4 Abelone
5 Ambrosia
6 Alanna
7 Alicia
8 Aline
9 Alojzija
10 Aminda
11 Akilina
12 Aimi
13 Aamina
14 Ailís
15 Aleid
16 Allison
17 Amala
18 Afroditi
19 Adrijana
20 Almas
21 Ágnes
22 Amabel
23 Alvilda
24 Aglaya
25 Agrafena
26 Aili
27 Abla
28 Amity
29 Aarthi
30 Ameretat
31 Águeda
32 Aila
33 Alexa
34 Adalet
35 Abbie
36 Alys
37 Amethyst
38 Akiko
39 Abigaia
40 Alyse
41 Agustina
42 Aafje
43 Adelle
44 Allochka
45 Aaliyah
46 Ámbar
47 Aamu
48 Alli
49 Aliénor
50 Alpha
51 Amaia
52 Agape
53 Aglaea
54 Aalis
55 Adora
56 Adwoa
57 Ainoa
58 Aileas
59 Ailen
60 Afaf
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