Elisa
Elisa is a Christian girl name of Hebrew, via Italian and Spanish origin, meaning “My God is an oath”.
| Meaning | My God is an oath |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Italian and Spanish |
| Pronunciation | eh-LEE-zah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Italy, Spain, Finland, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Elisa
Elisa began as a short form of Elisabetta, Elisabeth and similar names, all from the Hebrew Elisheva, usually translated 'my God is an oath' or 'my God is abundance'. In the Gospel of Luke Elizabeth is the mother of John the Baptist and a relative of Mary. Elisa is now used independently in Italy, Spain and Scandinavia. It is pronounced eh-LEE-zah in Italian and eh-LEE-sah in Spanish.
Is Elisa a Christian name?
Elisa is a Christian name through Saint Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist, and its Hebrew root also links it to Elisheva, wife of Aaron in the Hebrew Bible.
How popular is Elisa?
Steadily popular in Italy and Spain and used widely elsewhere.
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Spellings and variants of Elisa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elisa mean?
Elisa means 'My God is an oath'. It is of Hebrew, via Italian and Spanish origin.
Is Elisa a Christian name?
Elisa is a Christian name through Saint Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist, and its Hebrew root also links it to Elisheva, wife of Aaron in the Hebrew Bible.
How do you pronounce Elisa?
Elisa is pronounced eh-LEE-zah.
Is Elisa a boy or girl name?
Elisa is usually a girl name.