Lyssa

Lyssa Meaning & Origin

About Lyssa
The name "Lyssa" is of Greek origin and is derived from the word "lyssa" which means "madness" or "fury." It is often associated with the Greek goddess Lyssa, who personified the spirit of madness and frenzy. As a name, Lyssa can symbolize intense emotions, passion, and a fiery nature.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Lyssa are female.

Lyssa Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LS
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AY1 S AH0
🌐 IPA
/lyssa*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lyssa in Braille

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

The name Lyssa in braille

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

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

The name Lyssa in sign language

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