Nyssa
NIS-uh
Popularity
#8792
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Greek
Total Births
1,811
Peak Year
#110 in 2003
First Recorded
1970
Style
Mythological, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Of Greek origin, meaning 'aim' or 'goal'. It can also be linked to the Latin word for 'young woman'. It implies focus and aspiration.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Nyssa Al Ghul
Fictional character from DC Comics' Batman.
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