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Calyssa

kuh-LISS-uh

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

295

Peak Year

#17 in 2011

First Recorded

1990

Style

Modern & Trendy, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Modern name, possibly a combination of 'Cal' and 'Alyssa'. Alyssa is of Greek origin, meaning 'rational'.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

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Personality Traits

IntelligentRationalBeautifulCreative

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