Alyssa

The meaning of Alyssa is 'noble', according to its English origin. It is a feminine name and a common variant of the names Alicia and Alice. Its variant Alice is an English off-shoot of the old Germanic female name Adalheidis, made up of the words 'adal', meaning 'honorable', and 'heid', meaning 'kind type'. Hence, Alyssa also has the meaning of 'the honorable one'. The name Alyssa is also derived from the Greek word 'alyssum', which has the roots 'a', signifying 'not' and 'against', and 'lyssa', signifying 'franticness, rage, and craziness'. Similarly, the Greek word 'Alyssos' means 'restoring franticness'. The name was most common in the United States in the '70s and '80s. The name is also used in Australia, Canada, and Scotland.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

noble

Origin

English variation of Alicia

Numerology

A is for affirm, the certainty of knowledge.

L is for life, that you live so well.

Y is for young, the years never show!

S is for special, you are, you know!

S is for sensational, you know how to make a splash!

A is for able, for you surely are.

Lucky

Alyssa lucky number is 5.

Free-thinking, adventurous, and progressive, 5 is defined by freedom. 5 needs to experience the world by engaging its five senses: For 5, life lessons are acquired through spontaneous acts of bravery. Akin to Sagittarius energy within astrology, 5 is known for its playful, impulsive, and vivacious spirit.

Famous People Named Alyssa

• Alyssa Jayne Milano American actress
• Alyssa Marie Campanella Miss USA 2011
• Alyssa Sutherland Australian model
• Alyssa Michele Naeher American soccer player
• Alyssa Lee Mautz American soccer player

Alyssa in Pop Culture

• Nona goddess of destiny in Roman mythology
• Strega Nona children's book by Tomie dePaola and its main character
• Nona the girl in Bowling For Soup's "Girl All the Bad Guys Want"
• Nona Clark character on TV's "666 Park Avenue"
• Nona Mecklenberg character on TV's "The Adventures of Pete & Pete"