Elyssa
Phoenician · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Elyssa
The name 'Elyssa' is a variant of 'Elissa,' derived from the Phoenician name 'Elishat' or 'Elisha,' meaning "God is my oath" or "noble one," with roots in Semitic languages.
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Etymology
The name 'Elyssa' is a variant of 'Elissa,' derived from the Phoenician name 'Elishat' or 'Elisha,' meaning "God is my oath" or "noble one," with roots in Semitic languages. It is most notably associated with the legendary Phoenician queen Dido (also called Elissa) of Carthage, and is used in Western cultures, particularly in English-speaking and French-speaking regions, with no specific religious affiliation.
Elyssa currently ranks #5,014 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2004.
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