trissa

Trissa is a proper noun used primarily as a feminine given name. It is relatively rare and appears mainly as a variant or shortened form of names such as Trisha, Trista, or Patricia, though it can also be adopted independently as a given name. In many contexts, it is treated as a personal name rather than an ordinary word.

The precise origin of the given name Trissa is not well established. It likely reflects English-speaking naming patterns of combining familiar name fragments with the -ssa or -issa suffix, or it may be influenced by similar-sounding names such as Trisha or Trista. As with many short feminine names, it may arise independently in different regions.

Cultural appearances of the name Trissa include its use for fictional characters in literature, film, or video media, but no single depiction is considered definitive or widely known. Because it is uncommon, individuals with the name Trissa are not widely covered in major reference works.

Beyond use as a name, Trissa does not have widely recognized meanings in science, geography, or other technical fields. It is generally treated as a personal name in encyclopedic contexts unless a specific fictional or geographic instance is being discussed.

See also: Trisha, Trista, Patricia, Tricia.