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Origin: German

Meaning: Not madness; Noble; Wanderer

Allysa is a feminine name whose roots span a range of languages. A variant of names like Alicia, Alisa, and Alysa, Allysa holds three possible meanings. As a Greek title, Allysa may come from the medicinal plant alyssum, meaning “not madness,” as the flower was thought to cure madness. Allysa’s French and German origins link it to Adelais, carrying the simple yet honorable definition of “noble.” Allysa could also be a form of Elissa, from the Phoenician Elishat, meaning “wanderer.” No matter where life takes your little adventurer, Allysa ticks the boxes for an enchanting name brimming with meaning.