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Elyssa

ee-LIS-ah

Popularity

#3229

falling

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."

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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

IndependentCreativeElegantIntelligent

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