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Alissa

American  
[uh-lis-uh] / əˈlɪs ə /
Also Alisa

noun

  1. a first name: from a Hebrew word meaning “joy.”


Example Sentences

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There, she was relied on as the team’s top three-point shooter, and after Alissa Pili left, their top scorer overall.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

Baby Alissa suffered severe brain damage due to a lack of oxygen caused by the placenta coming away from the womb wall.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Despite those serious intentions, Angelenos have been poking fun at the “Great Green Bin Apocalypse of 2025,” as journalist and podcaster Alissa Walker framed the situation on Bluesky.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 16, 2025

The concerns about a vaccine mandate rollback are urgent, Alissa said.

From Salon • Sep. 12, 2025

“I have never seen surgeons, pediatricians, internists, family physicians, all of us, I can count all the specialties, come together like this,” Alissa said.

From Salon • Sep. 12, 2025