Elisa: Name Meaning and Origin
Pronounced: Elisa · 3 syllables
Everything about the name Elisa: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.
Meaning
«God is my oath»
Gender
Girl
Origin
Hebrew
Popularity
96 out of 100
Where Elisa is popular
- TurkeyTÜİK#8
- BrazilArpen-Brasil / Portal da Transparencia do Registro Civil#17
- AlbaniaPopular
- ItalyISTAT#46
Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.
About the Name Elisa
With its Hebrew heritage, Elisa has long been valued for its meaning, "God is my oath." It is the kind of girl's name that carries a clear story parents can pass on.
In everyday speech Elisa is said Elisa (3 syllables). Elisa is usually used in full, without a common nickname.
Today Elisa is a very popular choice, scoring 96 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as faith.
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FAQ
What does the name Elisa mean?+
The name Elisa means "God is my oath".
What is the origin of the name Elisa?+
Elisa is a name of Hebrew origin.
Is Elisa a girl or boy name?+
Elisa is traditionally a girl name.
How do you pronounce Elisa?+
Elisa is pronounced Elisa (3 syllables).
Is Elisa a popular name?+
Elisa is a very popular choice, scoring 96 out of 100 in our popularity index.
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- James
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- Ethan
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Strong, firm
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