Telissa

The female first name Telissa is likely a modern American-Canadian variation of Telia, a Nordic variant of the name Ottilia, which traces back to Oda. Translated, the name means 'the wealthy', 'the possessor', or 'the heiress'.

What does the name Telissa mean?

Telissa is a form of the name that likely originates from the American-Canadian area and represents a development of Telia, which is a Nordic spelling of Ottilia, whose origin lies with Oda. The name can be directly translated as 'the wealthy', 'the possessor', or 'the heiress'. Its origins can be found in the Old High German term ot, which means 'possession', 'inheritance', 'heritage', and 'wealth'. Other variants include Tila and Tilia.

Where does the name Telissa come from?

The name Telissa has its roots in Old High German and means 'the heiress'. It is composed of the Old High German word ot, which denotes 'possession', 'inheritance', 'heritage', and 'wealth'. The languages in which the name appears are American, English, and Canadian.

How do you pronounce Telissa?

Telissa is pronounced as 'Te-lissa'.

When is the name day of Telissa?

The name days for Telissa fall on January 20, March 1, October 3, and November 27.

Popularity

In Germany, Telissa is a rather rare first name. In 2010, it reached the 2,348th place on the list of the most common female baby names. Between 2010 and 2024, Telissa was given as a first name in Germany fewer than ten times, placing it at 9,410th. In the last ten years, no child has received this name. To assess the global popularity and frequency of Telissa, one must consider its rankings in the name charts of various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Teli / Telly