Lissa

Meaning pledged to God
Origin Greek
Gender Girl
Popularity Moderate
Length 5
Syllables 2
Syllabification Lis-sa

About Lissa

Delicate yet decisive, this concise name delivers grace and clarity in just two perfectly balanced syllables. The gentle rhythm creates a melodic quality that resonates with feminine softness while maintaining a clear, memorable identity.

Lissa achieves the rare distinction of feeling simultaneously timeless and contemporary, connecting to traditional naming patterns while offering fresh, modern appeal.

The name's efficient structure provides practical benefits throughout life—easy to pronounce across cultures, quick to write, and instantly memorable without explanation or repetition.

With its subtle sophistication, Lissa avoids overwhelming a child with excessive syllables or challenging pronunciation while still providing distinctive character.

This refined choice embodies understated elegance, demonstrating that true impact often comes from clarity rather than complexity.

Names Similar to Lissa

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Nicknames for Lissa

Liss
Lissy
Lis
Lissa

Other Popular Names Beginning with L

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Lilianna
Lia
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Lina
Leena
Luz
Luella
Lena