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Alyssa
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English
Etymology
A 20th-century invention. Possible origins:
From en alyssum<alt:alyss(um)><t:a plant of the genus Alyssum genus> a.
From en Alicia, of en gem origin.
From en Elissa.
Pronunciation
en /əˈlɪs.ə/
en ɪsə 3
en Alissa Elissa
Proper noun
en female Germanic languages, popular in the US in the 1990s and the 2000s.
en 1916 Marion Ames Taggart Hollyhock House: A Story for Girls Doubleday, Page & co. 40 The leading lady's name is Alyssa Aldine - I think Aldine sounds like nice people; I suppose because the Aldine editions of books are so famous.
en 1978 w:Charlotte Vale Allen Meet Me in Time 208 Island Nation Press LLC 1998 0965743799 And throughout most of his days and nights, daydreamed about Brady's mother, liking everything about her. Particularly her name. Alyssa. Over and over, her name whispered inside his head. Alyssa. Alyssa. Beautiful.