name
Alissa
uh-LIHS-uh
name
1
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.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “Alissa”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
_____ can be spelled several ways, including Alyssa and Alisa.
Etymology
A variant of Alyssa, linked either to the name Alicia or to the flower alyssum.