Name meaning
Elyssa
may mean “of uncertain meaning”
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- English
- Spellings
- Elyssa · Elissa
- Say it
- eh-LIS-ah
- Letters
- 6
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Elyssa is a form of Elissa, another name of Dido of Carthage, or of Elisa. The source is not certain.
Roots
Phoenician Elissa or Hebrew elisheva (uncertain).
Where it is used
Elissa is a related name.
Elyssa name FAQ
What does the name Elyssa mean?
Elyssa may mean “of uncertain meaning”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Phoenician Elissa or Hebrew elisheva (uncertain).
Where does the name Elyssa come from?
Elyssa is of English origin. Today it is used in English families.
How do you pronounce Elyssa?
Elyssa is usually pronounced eh-LIS-ah.
Is Elyssa a boy's or a girl's name?
Elyssa is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Elyssa?
Related spellings and forms include Elissa.
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Sources
Name data: Public-Census, SSA-Census, Wiktionary-EN. Recorded in national birth and census statistics. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.