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Alissa

American  
[uh-lis-uh] / əˈlɪs ə /
Also Alisa

noun

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


Example Sentences

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I walked it with Alissa Walker, whose Torched newsletter is the go-to place to learn how major sporting events impact the everyday lives of Angelenos.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Baby Alissa suffered severe brain damage due to a lack of oxygen caused by the placenta coming away from the womb wall.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

While Alissa said she and her colleagues are extremely concerned and disappointed, she believes “good always comes out of the bad.”

From Salon • Sep. 12, 2025

Trailing 77-58 at the end of the third quarter, Sparks coach Lynne Roberts put in rookies Sarah Ashlee Barker, Alissa Pili and Sania Feagin.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2025

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

From Salon • Sep. 12, 2025