Where is Nyssa from?

Meaning of the name Nyssa

From the name of an ancient town of Asia Minor where Saint Gregory was bishop in the 4th century. Nyssa is also the genus name of a type of tree, also called the Tupelo.

Characteristics of the name Nyssa

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