Elyssa
ee-LIS-ah
Popularity
#3229
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Greek
Total Births
7,246
Peak Year
#273 in 2004
First Recorded
1954
Style
Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Elyssa is a variant of Elissa, a Phoenician name, often associated with Queen Dido, the founder of Carthage. The name is possibly derived from a Phoenician word meaning "wanderer" or "seeker."
Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Personality Traits
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