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Lyssa

Girl Name day: December 16
Lyssa is a short form of Alyssa: on birth records it is written Alyssa (310,075 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Alyssa page. Also a short form of Elyssa.
Origin: Greek (botanical) / Germanic (via Alice). Meaning: without madness; or the alyssum flower.
Probably from the flower alyssum, from Greek 'a-' (without) and 'lyssa' (madness, rabies), or an elaborated form of Alice.

Name day for Lyssa

December 16

Why this day? Lyssa is a short form of Alyssa, and shares its name day.

Lyssa is celebrated in the United States on December 16.

The story of the name Lyssa

Lyssa is a short form of Alyssa. It keeps its origin (Greek (botanical) / Germanic (via Alice)) and meaning — without madness; or the alyssum flower, and shares its name day, December 16.

On birth records, Lyssa is rarely written as such: the Lyssas are Alyssas (310,075 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Alyssa page. Lyssa is also a short form of Elyssa.

Frequently asked questions about Lyssa

What does Lyssa mean?

Lyssa is a short form of Alyssa, which means without madness; or the alyssum flower.

When is Lyssa's name day?

December 16, together with Alyssa: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Lyssa a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Alyssa.

Lyssa's profile

Energy 8/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 7/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 5/10
Whimsy 8/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 7/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Lyssa

Top 10

  1. Risa96%
  2. Sherilyn96%
  3. Marilou95%
  4. Eartha93%
  5. Suzie92%
  6. Tari92%
  7. Luana92%
  8. Glynda92%
  9. Perri90%
  10. Cinda90%

Bottom 10

  1. Helga42%
  2. Frederica48%
  3. Theresia48%
  4. Georgine51%
  5. Phylis56%
  6. Georgeann56%
  7. Johna57%
  8. Kathern57%
  9. Sanjuanita58%
  10. Thresa59%

Love potential for Lyssa

Top 10

  1. Lawanna95%
  2. Beckie94%
  3. Lissa91%
  4. Debbra90%
  5. Rosann89%
  6. Glendora89%
  7. Phillis89%
  8. Hermelinda89%
  9. Marylynn89%
  10. Glinda88%

Bottom 10

  1. Helga47%
  2. Lu55%
  3. Barbie56%
  4. Mikki59%
  5. Ronna61%
  6. Cyndi62%
  7. Arnita64%
  8. Kelle65%
  9. Suzy66%
  10. Barb66%

Professional potential for Lyssa

Top 10

  1. Jacquelyne94%
  2. Eilene92%
  3. Janise92%
  4. Pamella90%
  5. Kathyrn89%
  6. Deneen89%
  7. Hermelinda87%
  8. Debbra87%
  9. Georgene87%
  10. Karlene86%

Bottom 10

  1. Mikki42%
  2. Fonda47%
  3. Peri49%
  4. Arnita50%
  5. Drucilla50%
  6. Enola52%
  7. Suzy52%
  8. Tari52%
  9. Jacki52%
  10. Micki53%

Crush potential for Lyssa

Top 10

  1. Tari96%
  2. Cinda96%
  3. Sherilyn96%
  4. Marilou96%
  5. Lissa96%
  6. Enola96%
  7. Luana96%
  8. Perri96%
  9. Suzy96%
  10. Mikki96%

Bottom 10

  1. Helga42%
  2. Georgine48%
  3. Theresia50%
  4. Phylis57%
  5. Fredia58%
  6. Frederica58%
  7. Jann58%
  8. Kathern59%
  9. Phyliss59%
  10. Georgeann59%
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