Alyssa

Meaning

“modern name, probably from the alyssum flower, or a variant of Alice (Germanic 'noble kind')”

Source

Cultural Notes

Alyssa is believed to derive from the alyssum flower whose name comes from the Greek alyssos meaning rational.

Popularity

Famous People Named Alyssa

• •Alyssa Milano, Alyssa Edwards

Variants & Spellings

• Alissa Alysia