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Elissa

uh-LIHS-uh

Elissa (name) means a feminine given name, a variant of Elisa or Elizabeth, also linked in legend to the founder of Carthage. Example: “Elissa is another name given to the mythical queen Dido.”

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A feminine given name, a variant of Elisa or Elizabeth, also linked in legend to the founder of Carthage.

"Elissa is another name given to the mythical queen Dido."

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Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Ἔλῐσσᾰ (Élĭssă); probably from Phoenician 𐤀𐤋𐤀𐤎𐤕 (ʾlʾst /⁠Elishat⁠/), 𐤀𐤋𐤀𐤎 (ʾlʾs /⁠Elisha⁠/).

Origin: Ancient Greek

Rhymes for Elissa

Issa Alissa Larissa melissa Marissa Carissa Clarissa Charissa

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Elissa” mean?

The word “Elissa” means a feminine given name, a variant of Elisa or Elizabeth, also linked in legend to the founder of Carthage.

How do you pronounce “Elissa”?

“Elissa” is pronounced uh-LIHS-uh (/əˈlɪs.ə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Elissa” in a sentence?

Here is “Elissa” used in a sentence: “Elissa is another name given to the mythical queen Dido.”

What part of speech is “Elissa”?

“Elissa” is a name.