Girl name origins meanings.

Alyssa meaning of the name. The different meanings of the name Alyssa are. Also the name of a bright yellow flower alyssum. However the name Alyssa may have been inspired by the alyssum flower of the mustard plant family found in the Mediterranean among other places.

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. Meaning rational Alyssa is thought to be a variant of Alicia and is. The name Alyssa is of Hebrew origin.

Origin of the name Alyssa. The flower was formerly thought to cure skin diseases. Alyssa is a currently popular feminine given name with multiple origins.

It is also of German origin where its meaning is noble kind. The name Alyssa when spelled with a y is more than a variation of Alicia or Alice. The name of the flower derives from the Greek roots a- not and lyssum insane.

Alyssa as a girls name is pronounced ah-LISS-ah. Alyssa is willing to do tons of work just for a small reward she will help you if only you ask. 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.

Also variant of Alicia. 112 rows Alyssa. Alyssa is used chiefly in English and Hebrew and its origin is Germanic and Hebrew.