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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. Andree42%
  2. Helga42%
  3. Rock43%
  4. Len47%
  5. Frederica48%
  6. Theresia48%
  7. Stoney48%
  8. Cleophus50%
  9. Les50%
  10. Rolf50%

Love potential for Lyssa

Top 10

  1. Lawanna95%
  2. Beckie94%
  3. Woody92%
  4. Walt91%
  5. Lissa91%
  6. Debbra90%
  7. Rosann89%
  8. Glendora89%
  9. Phillis89%
  10. Hermelinda89%

Bottom 10

  1. Flint42%
  2. Rand44%
  3. Helga47%
  4. Sid47%
  5. Cleve48%
  6. Rolf48%
  7. Geary49%
  8. Rance50%
  9. Butch51%
  10. Len52%

Professional potential for Lyssa

Top 10

  1. Jacquelyne94%
  2. Eilene92%
  3. Lindell92%
  4. Janise92%
  5. Pamella90%
  6. Sanders89%
  7. Randel89%
  8. Stafford89%
  9. Kennth89%
  10. Kathyrn89%

Bottom 10

  1. Raynard42%
  2. Sid42%
  3. Mikki42%
  4. Fonda47%
  5. Peri49%
  6. Davey49%
  7. Micky49%
  8. Davy49%
  9. Skip50%
  10. Arnita50%

Crush potential for Lyssa

Top 10

  1. Tari96%
  2. Roddy96%
  3. Alphonzo96%
  4. Cinda96%
  5. Davy96%
  6. Kipp96%
  7. Sherilyn96%
  8. Marilou96%
  9. Lissa96%
  10. Ritchie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Helga42%
  2. Andree42%
  3. Cleophus48%
  4. Georgine48%
  5. Theresia50%
  6. Jame53%
  7. Len54%
  8. Les54%
  9. Rock54%
  10. Faron54%
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