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Name Origin

Alyssa is a feminine given name of Greek origin, meaning 'defender of mankind' or 'rational'. It is a variant of the name Alyssandra.

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Famous People

Alyssa Milano (1972-)

Actress, producer, activist

  • Starred in TV series 'Who's the Boss?' and 'Charmed'
  • Active in political activism and social justice causes

Alyssa Naeher (1988-)

Professional Soccer Player

  • Goalkeeper for the United States women's national soccer team
  • Won two FIFA Women's World Cups (2015, 2019)