name

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 notes

In plain EnglishOne of several accepted spellings of the name Alyssa.

Easily confused with

alyssa → alicia →

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_____ can be spelled several ways, including Alyssa and Alisa.

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.