Alyssa is a feminine given name with multiple origins, often considered a variant of Alicia. It is commonly derived from the name of the flower alyssum, which originates from the Greek words ἀ- (a-, meaning 'not') and λύσσα (lyssa, meaning 'mania' or 'rabies'). Historically, the flower was believed to cure skin diseases. The name shares many variants with Alice, such as Alisa and Alissa, and is occasionally regarded as a form of Alice. In Middle Eastern cultures, variations like Elissa are linke...