Elyssa

Elyssa represents a modern English variant of the names Elissa and Elisa, both of which are short forms of Elisabeth and have their origin in the ancient Hebrew Elisheba.

What does the name Elyssa mean?

The name Elyssa is a contemporary spelling of the names Elissa and Elisa, which are short forms of Elisabeth. This, in turn, derives from the ancient Hebrew Elisheba or Elisheva. Translated, Elyssa means 'my God has sworn', 'God is perfect', or 'God is abundance'. The roots of the name lie in ancient Hebrew, derived from the word ʾĕlı̂ysheba' (אֱלִישֶׁבַע), which consists of the components ʾēl (אֵל) for 'God' and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע) for 'oath', 'pledge', or 'seven' (a symbol of abundance). The name can be found in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. In the Old Testament, Aaron's wife is referred to as 'Elisheva', while in the New Testament, Elisabeth is the mother of John the Baptist and the wife of the priest Zechariah. Elisabeth and its various variants are among the most popular first names worldwide. Alternatives include Elissia, Elisso, Eliso, Elisya, Elissah, Ellisabeth, Ellissya, Ellisif, Elssa, Elsche, Elsabe, Elsabea, and Ellise.

Where does the name Elyssa come from?

The origin of the name Elyssa is ancient Hebrew and carries the meaning 'my God has sworn'. The word components consist of ʾēl (אֵל) for God and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע) for oath, pledge, or the number seven, which represents abundance. The language in which Elyssa is used is English.

How do you pronounce Elyssa?

The pronunciation of the name Elyssa is three syllables and gentle in rhythm. In the German language, it is usually pronounced as 'E-lys-sa' [eˈlɪsa] or [eˈliːsa]. The name begins with a clear E sound that conveys a certain freshness. The stressed middle syllable with the I sound adds lightness to the sound. The double consonant '-ss' gives the name a distinctive structure, while the ending '-a' allows it to fade away warmly and softly. Elyssa radiates modernity and femininity - it is present, harmonious, and sonically balanced.

When is the name day of Elyssa?

The name day for Elyssa is celebrated on November 19.

Popularity

In Germany, Elyssa is a widely used name. Currently, it ranks 4,045th on the list of most common first names for girls. Its best placement was in 2014, reaching 1,745th. Over the last ten years, Elyssa has been given as a first name about 70 times, which places it 2,941st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it stands at 3,047th.

Nicknames & pet names

Elli / Elly / Isa / Lyssa / Lyssie

Famous people

• Elyssa Davalos (American actress)
• Elyssa East (American author)