Meaning and Origin
What does the name Nyssa mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Nyssa
User Submitted Origins
Arabic
47%
Greek
31%
Indian (Sanskrit)
22%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from Canada says the name Nyssa means "'Friend to faries or elves in Scandinavian. Sign in Heberew, gift in arabic".
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Nyssa is of Dutch origin and means "Queen of optimism".
- According to a user from Indiana, U.S., the name Nyssa is of Arabic origin and means "Woman".
- According to a user from Florida, U.S., the name Nyssa is of Greek origin and means "Beginning and ambition".
- According to a user from Illinois, U.S., the name Nyssa is of Indian (Sanskrit) origin and means "Pure".
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- Tupelos: deciduous trees of moist habitats especially swamps and beside ponds
Wiktionary
- Indefinite plural of