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Alissa

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

noun

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


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But don’t tell that to Kevin and Alissa Kashani.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026

Despite England's dominance, Italy managed to secure a bonus point after tries from Vittoria Vecchini and Alissa Ranuccini, who scored either side of a penalty try, with Francesca Sgorbini grabbing the crucial fourth try.

From BBC ● May 9, 2026

There, she was relied on as the team’s top three-point shooter, and after Alissa Pili left, their top scorer overall.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 28, 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

“My jaw dropped,” Alissa, who is also the president of the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, told Salon in a phone interview.

From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2025

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