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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. Tali96%
  2. Natalee96%
  3. Julissa96%
  4. Breana96%
  5. Jasmyn96%
  6. Jassy96%
  7. Risa96%
  8. Jessika96%
  9. Nariah96%
  10. Jasmine96%

Bottom 10

  1. Mar42%
  2. Normie42%
  3. Ru42%
  4. Ruthy42%
  5. Con42%
  6. Roo42%
  7. Stance42%
  8. Erna42%
  9. Nénès42%
  10. Ruth42%

Love potential for Lyssa

Top 10

  1. Su96%
  2. Suki96%
  3. Susana96%
  4. Sue-Ann96%
  5. Pen96%
  6. Penny-Pen96%
  7. Zanna96%
  8. Penelope96%
  9. Krysta96%
  10. Penny-Pie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Katee42%
  2. Arya42%
  3. Ary42%
  4. Kate42%
  5. Arry42%
  6. Simone44%
  7. Alia44%
  8. Simi44%
  9. Jill46%
  10. Jazlynn46%

Professional potential for Lyssa

Top 10

  1. Ruthann96%
  2. Temperance96%
  3. Khadijah96%
  4. Jacquelyne94%
  5. Eilene92%
  6. Carlyn92%
  7. Janise92%
  8. Simran92%
  9. Donielle92%
  10. Maryelizabeth91%

Bottom 10

  1. Khaleesi42%
  2. Heav42%
  3. Nessie42%
  4. Lola42%
  5. Scar42%
  6. Whit42%
  7. Roxie42%
  8. Deidre42%
  9. Scarlet42%
  10. Kendra42%

Crush potential for Lyssa

Top 10

  1. Feli96%
  2. Kirra96%
  3. Fiona96%
  4. Giana96%
  5. Juli96%
  6. Niyah96%
  7. Kasa96%
  8. Sash96%
  9. Paola96%
  10. Pais96%

Bottom 10

  1. Babs42%
  2. Constance42%
  3. Basia42%
  4. Aggie42%
  5. Julienne42%
  6. Drea42%
  7. Alberta42%
  8. Roberta42%
  9. Roo42%
  10. Erna42%
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