Nysa
NY-suh
Nysa is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “A Greek mythological name associated with a nymph who nursed the infant Zeus. It can also be linked to the ancient Greek city of Nysa.”. It currently ranks #10839 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2016.
What Nysa Means
“A Greek mythological name associated with a nymph who nursed the infant Zeus. It can also be linked to the ancient Greek city of Nysa.”
The Story of Nysa
This name echoes from ancient Greece, a whisper of mythical gardens and nurturing care for your daughter.
Nysa is a name steeped in Greek mythology, most famously associated with the nymph who cared for the infant god Zeus. It also refers to the ancient city of Nysa, adding a historical geographical dimension.
You picture your daughter with a gentle spirit, a capacity for deep care and quiet wisdom. Nysa evokes this nurturing essence, a name for a child who will offer comfort and a serene presence.
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#29 in 2016
Total Births
373
First Recorded
1998
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