Avissa

Avissa is a girl's name with Persian roots. Its meaning is often interpreted as 'the pure water' or 'as pure as water'.

What does the name Avissa mean?

Avissa is a feminine first name of Persian origin, likely meaning 'the pure water' or, in free translation, 'as pure as water'. The name consists of the Persian elements av or aab, meaning 'water', and issa or assa, meaning 'pure'. The origins of the name can be traced back to the time of Zoroastrianism, when the angels of good bore the name Avissa. Additionally, Avissa could also be interpreted as the feminine form of Avis, which means 'bird', thus also adopting the meaning 'bird'.

Where does the name Avissa come from?

Avissa has its roots in Old Persian and stands for the term 'the pure water'. The components of the word consist of av or aab, which means 'water' in Persian, and issa or assa, which means 'pure'. The name is thus deeply rooted in the Persian language.

How do you pronounce Avissa?

The name Avissa has a three-syllable, harmonious sound. It is pronounced as 'A-vis-sa' [aˈvɪsa], with the initial sound being an open a and the middle syllable being stressed. The open ending with -a gives the name warmth and harmony. Thus, Avissa appears feminine and clear, melodic and pleasant in sound.

Popularity

In Germany, Avissa is a fairly common first name. Currently, it ranks 3,210th on the list of the most popular female first names. Its highest placement was in 2014, reaching 1,745th. Over the last ten years, Avissa has been used as a first name approximately 70 times, placing it 3,170th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,190th.

Nicknames & pet names

Asa / Avi / Avis / Isa / Vissi