Felissa

Felissa is a feminine first name that is considered a Germanized variant of Felisa or Felica.

What does the name Felissa mean?

Felissa is a girl's name that is regarded as a Germanized form of Felisa or Felica. These names are derived from the Roman surname Felicianus and mean 'the Happy', 'the Blissful', 'the Fertile', and 'the Successful'. The roots of the name lie in the Latin language, derived from the root word felix, which means 'successful', 'fertile', 'bringing luck', and 'happy'. In Roman mythology, Felicitas is the goddess of luck, which adds further significance to the name. Other variants include Felixina, Felicia, Feliciana, Felicidad, Felicidade, Felicita, Felicity, Felice, Felicie, Felicienne, Felicitas, Felicja, Felicite, Felicitasz, Felicyta, Felisha, Felisheya, Felisia, Feliziana, Felizia, and Felizitas.

Where does the name Felissa come from?

The origin of the name Felissa can be traced back to Latin roots, encompassing meanings such as 'the Blissful' or 'the Fertile'. The Latin term felix stands for successful, fertile, bringing luck, and happy, while felicitas covers the concepts of luck, bliss, and fertility. The name is widespread in various languages, including German, English, Finnish, and Swedish.

How do you pronounce Felissa?

Fe-lis-sa

When is the name day of Felissa?

Felissa celebrates her name day on January 14, March 7, May 18, and November 23.

Popularity

In Germany, Felissa ranks among the common girl's names. In 2019, it placed 2,718th on the list of the most popular female first names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2012 at 2,475th. Over the last ten years, Felissa has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 6,729th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,444th.

Famous people

• Felissa Rose (American actress)