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Alyssa meaning of the name. Its related to the flower alyssum as well as to the classic Alice and variants. The flower was formerly thought to cure skin diseases. However the name Alyssa may have been inspired by the alyssum flower of the mustard plant family found in the Mediterranean among other places.

112 rows Alyssa. As used in western countries the name is usually derived from the name of the flower alyssum. The spelling of the name could have been influenced by that of the Alyssum flower.

American Names Australian Names Canadian Names English Names. What Does Alyssa Mean and History. The meaning of the name Alyssa is different in several languages countries and cultures and has more than one possibly same or different meanings available.

Also variant of Alicia. The meaning of Alyssa is joy great happiness. Origin of the name Alyssa.

Alyssum comes from the Greek root -a meaning not against and lyssa meaning madness rage insanity because in ancient times the plant was believed to cure madness. Alyssa is willing to do tons of work just for a small reward she will help you if only you ask. The name Alyssa is of Hebrew origin.

The name Alyssa is a girls name of English origin meaning noble. The spelling has probably been influenced by that of the alyssum flower the name of which is derived from Greek α against combined with λυσσα lyssa madness rabies since it. A Spanish or Latin form of Alice from the Germanic Adelheidis formed by words meaning noble and light.