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How to pronounce Alyssa (a-LIS-a)

Alyssa

a-LIS-a

aLISa

Variant of Alicia. Three syllables, stress on the middle.

Notes

Variant of Alicia. Three syllables, stress on the middle.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Greek
Meaning
rational, of sound mind (from alyssum, the flower)

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Lyss
  • Lyssie
Why we shorten names like this →

Notable people

  • Alyssa Milano (American actress)

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