Alissa

American  

[uh-lis-uh] / əˈlɪs ə /

Also Alisa

noun

1. a first name: from a Hebrew word meaning “joy.”

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Example Sentences

Despite those serious intentions, Angelenos have been poking fun at the “Great Green Bin Apocalypse of 2025,” as journalist and podcaster Alissa Walker framed the situation on Bluesky.

From Los Angeles Times

The concerns about a vaccine mandate rollback are urgent, Alissa said.

From Salon

Alissa added that the rollback could overwhelm the healthcare systems in Florida financially and health-wise, leading to increased morbidity and mortality rates.

From Salon

“I have never seen surgeons, pediatricians, internists, family physicians, all of us, I can count all the specialties, come together like this,” Alissa said.

From Salon

“Call and discuss the detrimental effect of this decision on the health of the children and the health of the public in general,” Alissa said.

From Salon