Name meaning
Nyssa
may mean “of uncertain meaning”
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- English
- Say it
- NIS-ah
- Letters
- 5
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Nyssa may come from Nysa, a mountain in Greek myth where the god Dionysus was raised. It is also the name of a tree. The source is not certain.
Roots
Greek Nysa (uncertain).
Nyssa name FAQ
What does the name Nyssa mean?
Nyssa may mean “of uncertain meaning”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Greek Nysa (uncertain).
Where does the name Nyssa come from?
Nyssa is of Greek origin. Today it is used in English families.
How do you pronounce Nyssa?
Nyssa is usually pronounced NIS-ah.
Is Nyssa a boy's or a girl's name?
Nyssa is mostly feminine.
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Sources
Name data: Public-Census, Wikidata, 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.