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Elisa
Meaning: my God is an oath (from Elisabeth) · Origin: Hebrew · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
A short form of Elisabeth used across Europe.
Nicknames
Lisa, Ellie
Variants & related names
Elise, Eliza, Elisabeth
Elisa name art
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FAQ
What does the name Elisa mean?
Elisa means “my God is an oath (from Elisabeth)”. It comes from Hebrew.
Is Elisa a popular name?
Yes — Elisa has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Elisa?
Lisa, Ellie.
What are other forms of Elisa?
Elise, Eliza, Elisabeth.
Similar names
Mary · Sarah · Jane · Rachel · Rebecca · Ruth
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.