Alissa

[ uh-lis-uh ]

noun
  1. a female given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “joy.”

  • Also A·li·sa [uh-lee-suh]. /əˈli sə/.

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How to use Alissa in a sentence

  • There was no special reason for this sentiment, but then Alisa Bennett was not quite a reasonable being.

    Marm Lisa | Kate Douglas Wiggin