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GirlGermanic

Alyss

uh-LISS

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

406

Peak Year

#22 in 2012

First Recorded

1984

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A short form of Alyssa, possibly derived from the alyssum flower, or from Germanic roots meaning 'noble kind'.

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Nicknames

Spelling Variations

Alyssa Alice Alissa

Similar Names

Olivia Emily Sophia Isabelle

Personality Traits

GracefulKindIntelligentElegant

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