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Lissa

LISS-ah

Letters5
Syllables2
OriginGreek

The Story of Lissa

This name, sweet as honey and bright as a summer day, carries ancient echoes of bees and blessings for your bright daughter.

Lissa is often a diminutive of names like Melissa, derived from the Greek 'melissa' meaning 'honeybee,' or Elizabeth, from the Hebrew 'Elisheva' meaning 'my God is abundance.' It likely emerged as a sweet, easy-to-pronounce nickname in various European cultures, particularly in the mid-20th century, embodying a cheerful and fruitful spirit.

When you say 'Lissa,' doesn't it feel like a smile? It’s a name that conjures images of sunshine and gentle productivity. For your daughter, this name suggests a life buzzing with joy and brimming with the sweetness of good fortune. Writing 'Lissa' on a card for her new room, you’ll feel the light, happy energy it carries, a promise of a cheerful and abundant future.

What It Means

Short form of names like Melissa (Greek, meaning 'honeybee') or Elizabeth (Hebrew, meaning 'my God is abundance').

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Numerology

3

The Creative

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

Personality Traits

cheerfulfriendlyoptimisticcreative

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#122 in 1963

Total Births

3,966

First Recorded

1923

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