Alissa

Alissa is an English feminine name functioning as a variant spelling of Alicia, which itself derives from the Old French and medieval Latin form of the Germanic name Adelaide. The Germanic roots are adal, meaning noble, and heid, meaning kind or type, giving the name an overall sense of noble nature. Adelaide and its Latin form Alicia spread widely across medieval Europe through the influence of Norman French, producing numerous variants over the centuries. Related forms include Alicia, Alyssa, Elissa, Alice, and Alisa.