Elyssa as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Elyssa

What is the meaning of the name Elyssa ?

The baby name Elyssa is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /əˈlɪsə/ (uh-LIS-uh).

Elyssa is in Origin.

Elyssa is a modern respelling of Elissa with two intertwined lineages. One traces to the Phoenician royal name Elissa (also rendered Elissar/Elishat), borne by the legendary Queen Dido of Carthage and transmitted through Greek and Latin literature. The other treats Elyssa as a streamlined form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva, meaning “my God is an oath” or “pledged to God,” a sense that has anchored the name’s meaning in many modern contexts.

Usage in English was rare until a late 20th‑century upswing, when Elyssa rode the popularity of sister forms Alyssa and Alissa in the U.S., Canada, and Australia. Variants and relatives include Elissa, Alyssa, Alissa, Elisa, Elysa, Eliza, and Elise; nicknames range from Ellie to Lissy/Lyssa. The y‑spelling adds a contemporary look. While the Phoenician etymology is uncertain, the Elizabeth-derived meaning is the most widely accepted.