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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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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

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

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 Sep. 12, 2025

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