LISSA  

Gender: F
Origin: African and Arabic mythology name; diminutive of MELISSA

Might be an abbreviation of Melissa, but more substantial in its own right: it's the name of a supreme mother goddess in African mythology and an Arabic symbol of rebirth.

Lissa is being discussed in our message boards:

• What do you think of YOUR name?
• Second Girl, Fourth Child--Suggestions?
• Create A Family (CAF) Initials!
• So here's what i need...
• Just curious abou these names..

Read Nameberry blog posts about Lissa:

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