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What does Nyssa mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word Nyssa? Here's what it means.

Proper noun
  1. A female given name
  2. (historical) A ancient Roman town in Cappadocia, noted for its once bishop, the 4th century Christian saint Gregory of Nyssa.
Name
  1. A female given name of Greek origin.
    1. (meaning, history) The beginning.
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Bejine hurries from the area with his daughter in his arms. Barry, Nyssa and the rest quickly follow.
His biography, written by St Gregory of Nyssa, describes the crowning moment of divine theophany.
But Claire had not counted on Nyssa herself. Nyssa's aim in life seemed to be to do whatever she wanted whenever she wanted to do it.
Some read Nyssa to buttress traditionally orthodox claims whereas others read him to challenge these claims.
With 10,000 members, NYSSA is the largest of the 135 societies worldwide that make up CFA Institute, which has over 105,000 members.
Rob Taverner, 32, was dressed as the superhero while Nyssa Pratten, 19, was dressed as Jessica Rabbit.

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