Alyssum

Alyssum Meaning & Origin

About Alyssum
The name Alyssum is of Greek origin and is derived from the word "alysson," which means "healing" or "curing." It is also associated with the flower known as Alyssum, which symbolizes beauty, grace, and sweet memories. As a name, Alyssum conveys a sense of nurturing and soothing qualities, reflecting a person who brings comfort and healing to others.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Alyssum are female.

Alyssum Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALSM
🗽 NYSIIS
AN
🔊 Soundex
A40205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 L IH1 S AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/alyssum*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALSM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A425

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Alyssum in Braille

Here's how to represent Alyssum in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Alyssum in braille

How to Spell the Name Alyssum in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Alyssum using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Alyssum in sign language

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