[1] as used in western countries, the name is usually derived from the name of the flower alyssum The flower was formerly thought to cure skin diseases. From activist, advocate & philanthropist to tv host, clothing designer and producer, alyssa is constantly pushing the boundaries of her passions and creativity. Her mother lin milano is a fashion designer and father thomas milano is a film music editor Teenage singer alyssa delpopolo has won the hearts of the nation after being crowned the winner of the voice 2025 on sunday night The spelling has probably been influenced by that of the alyssum flower, the name of which is derived from greek ἀ (a), a negative prefix, combined with λύσσα (lyssa) meaning madness, rabies, since it was believed to cure madness.
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