Marlyssa

Marlyssa Meaning & Origin

About Marlyssa
The name Marlyssa is a combination of the names Marlene and Alyssa. Marlene is derived from the Germanic name Marlene, meaning "little famous one," while Alyssa is of Greek origin and means "rational" or "logical." Therefore, the name Marlyssa can be interpreted as a blend of these meanings, suggesting a person who is both famous and rational or logical.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Marlyssa are female.

Marlyssa Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRLS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M064020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA0 R L IY1 S AH0
🌐 IPA
/marlyssa*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M642

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Marlyssa in Braille

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

The name Marlyssa in braille

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

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

The name Marlyssa in sign language

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