Meaning and Origin
What does the name Lyssa mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Lyssa
User Submitted Origins
Greek
56%
English
33%
Chinese
11%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Canada says the name Lyssa means "noble".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun ‖Lys"sa
Hydrophobia.
Note: ☞ The plural ( Lyssæ) has been used to signify the pustules supposed to be developed under the tongue in hydrophobia.
Etymology: NL. See Lytta
Other Dictionary Sources
- An acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals (usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal); rabies is fatal if the virus reaches the brain
Wiktionary
Shortened form of Alyssa.
- A female given name
Lyssa was also found in the following language(s): German