Illissa
Germanic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Illissa
The name 'Illissa' is a modern invented name, likely a variant of 'Elissa' or 'Alyssa', meaning "noble" or "of noble kind," derived from the Germanic root *adal* via the name Adelaide.
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Etymology
The name 'Illissa' is a modern invented name, likely a variant of 'Elissa' or 'Alyssa', meaning "noble" or "of noble kind," derived from the Germanic root *adal* via the name Adelaide. It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures with no specific religious or historical significance, though it may echo the Phoenician queen Dido (also called Elissa) from classical mythology.
Illissa currently ranks #14,321 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1993.
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