Alissa

Alissa is a female first name that represents an English, French, Dutch, or Russian (pronunciation with a long i) variant of Alice, Alica, or Elissa, and also a short form of Adelheid, Alexandra, or Elisabeth. 1) Most likely, the name originated from the Old French short form Aëlis, which goes back to Adelheid and means 'of noble being', 'the Noble', and 'the Noblewoman'.

What does the name Alissa mean?

Alissa is a female first name that represents an English, French, Dutch, or Russian (pronunciation with a long i) variant of Alice, Alica, or Elissa, and also a short form of Adelheid, Alexandra, or Elisabeth. 1) Most likely, the name originated from the Old French short form Aëlis, which goes back to Adelheid and means 'of noble being', 'the Noble', and 'the Noblewoman'. Originally, the name includes the two Old High German words adal for 'noble', 'distinguished', 'the nobility', 'of noble descent', 'noble lineage', or 'noble ancestry' and heit for 'the kind', 'the manner', 'the form', or 'the origin'. 2) If Alexandra is assumed as the origin, then the meaning is 'the one who wards off men', 'the Protector', and 'the Defender'. Its derivation comes from the two terms aléxein for 'to ward off', 'to defend', or 'to protect' and anēr for 'the man'. 3) If Elisabeth is the source, then Alissa means 'God is Abundance', 'God is Perfection', or 'my God is perfect'. The name is derived from the ancient Hebrew language from the two words el for 'God' and scheba for 'happiness' or 'perfection'. A well-known English variant and quite similar spelling is Alyssa. Other variants include Alis, Alisa, Alisanne, Alisha, Alishaa, Alisz (Hungarian), Alischia, Alischa, Alise, Alisca, Alisia, Alissia, Älisia, Alishia, Alisya, Alisi, and Alisja.

Where does the name Alissa come from?

Etymology Alissa is a female first name of Old High German origin with meanings such as 'the Noble', 'the Protector', or 'God is Abundance' and others. Old High German

How do you pronounce Alissa?

Sound & Pronunciation of Alissa: The name Alissa is structured in three syllables and flows softly. In the German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'A-lis-sa' [aˈlɪsa] or [aˈliːsa], starting with an open A sound that conveys warmth. The doubling of the s enhances the soft sound in the middle. The open ending '-a' provides a gentle conclusion. Alissa appears modern and harmonious - a name with a clear line and friendly presence.

When is the name day of Alissa?

The name day of Alissa is February 5, March 25, and December 16.

Popularity

Alissa is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 345th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2004 at 153rd. In the last ten years, Alissa has been given as a first name about 2,900 times, placing it 225th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 205th.

Nicknames & pet names

Al / Ale / Aleisia / Ali / Alia / Alica / Alice / Alis / Aliss / Alisschen / Alschi / Aly / Alyss / Alyssy / Elis / Isa / Issi / Issy / Isy / Liesbeth / Liesschen / Lis / Lisa / Lise / Lisel / Liselotte / Lisi / Liss / Lissa / Lissay / Lisse / Lissi / Lissile / Lissje / Lissy / Lize / Lizza

Similar first names

Aalisha

Famous people

• Alissa (plant) (rockcress)
• Alissa Arkadjewna Ganijewa (* 1985), Russian writer and literary critic
• Alissa Brunowna Freindlich (* 1934), Russian actress and singer
• Alissa Czisny (* 1987), American figure skater
• Alissa Firsova (English musician)
• Alissa Georgijewna Koonen (ballet dancer from Russia)
• Alissa Harouat (model from Germany)
• Alissa Johnson (ski jumper from America)
• Alissa Jung (actress)
• Alissa Kallinikou (Cypriot sprinter)
• Alissa Michailowna Galljamowa (* 1972), Russian chess player of Tatar descent
• Alissa Michailowna Kleibanowa (Russian tennis player)
• Alissa Moreno (American musician)
• Alissa Musto (American musician)
• Alissa Nutting (writer from America)
• Alissa Pierce (basketball player from America)
• Alissa Quart (writer from the USA)
• Alissa Walser (writer)
• Alissa White-Gluz (singer)
• Alissa Wilms (German actress)