I ran across this name on a middle eastern dancer named Elayssa [name_m]Thompson[/name_m]. I found it on other people through the net but no info on pronunciation or origin. I am guessing Greek? Anyone have info on this name, it’s not on Nameberry. If it is pronounced ee-lay-sah I might just love this name.
I’ve heard of [name_f]Elissa[/name_f]/[name_f]Elyssa[/name_f], [name_f]Elysia[/name_f], Illysia, and [name_f]Alyssa[/name_f] but not Elayssa. I’m thinking it’s a smoosh of two names ([name_f]Elaine[/name_f] and [name_f]Alyssa[/name_f]?) or it’s made up.
I agree with @[name_u]Mischa[/name_u]. My first thought it was that is made up but Iam not sure so I will look for it on the internet.
Most surnames seem to be middle eastern, Im thinking more common spelling must be Elaysa as I found many of those on Facebook and the like