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Alissa
uh-LIHS-uh
Alissa (name) means a female given name, a variant spelling of Alyssa. Example: “Alissa can be spelled several ways, including Alyssa and Alisa.”
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A female given name, a variant spelling of Alyssa.
"Alissa can be spelled several ways, including Alyssa and Alisa."
How to use Alissa
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOne of several accepted spellings of the name Alyssa.
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Etymology
A variant of Alyssa, linked either to the name Alicia or to the flower alyssum.
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What does “Alissa” mean?
The word “Alissa” means a female given name, a variant spelling of Alyssa. In plain terms, one of several accepted spellings of the name Alyssa.
How do you pronounce “Alissa”?
“Alissa” is pronounced uh-LIHS-uh (/əˈlɪs.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Alissa” in a sentence?
Here is “Alissa” used in a sentence: “Alissa can be spelled several ways, including Alyssa and Alisa.”
What part of speech is “Alissa”?
“Alissa” is a name.
