Lissa: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: l-eess-ah
Origin: Greece
gender-female

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Region Origin: Mediterranean
Meaning: Lissa symbolizes 'natural beauty'.

Lissa is a versatile name with multiple origins and meanings. Derived from the Greek name Melissa, meaning "honeybee," Lissa name origins has African and Dutch roots. Lissa gained popularity as a variant of the name Lisa and is also related to the name Melissa, meaning 'honeybee.' Lissa symbolizes natural beauty, primarily associated with the meaning 'honeybee'.

Lissa Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Lissa is currently #14239 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Lissa is currently #8102 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Lissa is currently #6923 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Lissa is currently #3897 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names

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