Lissa
African, Arabic mythological name; diminutive of Melissa, Greek
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Updated Thu Apr 18 2024
Lissa Origin and Meaning
The name Lissa is a girl's name of Dutch, African origin meaning "honeybee".
Lissa might be an abbreviation of Melissa, but it's more substantial in its own right: Lissa is the name of a supreme mother goddess in African mythology and an Arabic symbol of rebirth.
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Lissa in Pop Culture
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