Meaning and Origin
What does the name Elyssa mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Elyssa
User Submitted Origins
Greek
45%
English
26%
Hebrew
18%
French
3%
Filipino (Philippines)
3%
American
3%
Persian/Iranian
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to 3 people from the United States and Canada, the name Elyssa is of American origin and means "Gift from god".
- A submission from Canada says the name Elyssa means "It mean the something god".
- A submission from the United States says the name Elyssa means "God's promise".
- A user from Utah, U.S. says the name Elyssa means "Dwelling place for happy souls, eternal bliss and happiness".
- A submission from Philippines says the name Elyssa means "Silently happy" and is of Filipino (Philippines) origin.
- A user from California, U.S. says the name Elyssa means "After the seance se lyse in France".
- A submission from California, U.S. says the name Elyssa means "Nice".
- A user from South Carolina, U.S. says the name Elyssa is of Greek origin and means "It is a field in heaven from greek mythology so the name means, a field in heaven or heaven's field".
International Interest
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