Dalissa
Meaning of Dalissa
Dalissa is a contemporary feminine given name whose etymology traces lines to both Greek and Persian traditions. Often regarded as a creative elaboration of Greek Melissa—“honey bee”—it also echoes the Persian word del, meaning “heart,” suggesting a quietly resonant sweetness. Since the late 1980s, Dalissa has appeared sparingly but steadily in U.S. birth registers, averaging between five and fourteen annual occurrences and landing around the mid-900s in popularity—937th in 2022 and similarly placed in preceding years. Like a softly humming refrain rather than a soaring crescendo, its appeal lies in its gentle rarity: distinct enough to stand out without demanding the spotlight, and rare enough to dodge the all-too-common name-twin scenario. This blend of understated charm and cross-cultural nuance makes Dalissa a choice both analytically intriguing and warmly evocative.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as duh-LISS-uh (/dəˈlɪsə/)
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