Lisa
Lisa is a Christian girl name of Hebrew, via German origin, meaning “God is my oath”.
| Meaning | God is my oath |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew, via German |
| Pronunciation | LEE-suh |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | United States, Germany, Sweden, Italy |
Meaning and origin of Lisa
Lisa is a short form of Elisabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, usually explained as 'God is my oath' or 'my God is abundance'. It has been used independently in Germany, Scandinavia and Italy for centuries; the Mona Lisa portrays Lisa Gherardini. In the United States Lisa was among the top girls' names of the 1960s and 1970s.
Is Lisa a Christian name?
Through Elisabeth, Lisa traces back to Aaron's wife Elisheva in the Hebrew Bible and to Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist.
How popular is Lisa?
Popular across Europe; in the United States most common for women born in the 1960s and 1970s.
Gifts with the name Lisa
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Spellings and variants of Lisa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lisa mean?
Lisa means 'God is my oath'. It is of Hebrew, via German origin.
Is Lisa a Christian name?
Through Elisabeth, Lisa traces back to Aaron's wife Elisheva in the Hebrew Bible and to Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist.
How do you pronounce Lisa?
Lisa is pronounced LEE-suh.
Is Lisa a boy or girl name?
Lisa is usually a girl name.