Thalissa
Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Thalissa
Thalissa derives from the Greek word "thalassa" (θάλασσα), meaning "sea." The name is a feminized form of this ancient Greek term with the suffix "-issa" added for grammatical gender.
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Etymology
Thalissa derives from the Greek word "thalassa" (θάλασσα), meaning "sea." The name is a feminized form of this ancient Greek term with the suffix "-issa" added for grammatical gender.
The name is primarily used in Greek-speaking cultures and Christian communities, with roots in ancient Greek civilization and mythology where the sea held significant cultural and religious importance.
Thalissa currently ranks #4,333 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.
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