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Elisa

ee-LEE-zah

Popularity

#433

stable

Letters

5

Syllables

3

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

47,122

Peak Year

#854 in 2012

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A short form of Elisabeth, meaning 'my God is abundance' or 'oath of God'. It has Hebrew origins.

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EliLisaLise

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

  • Elisa Toffoli

    Italian singer-songwriter, known mononymously as Elisa.

  • Elisa Bonaparte

    Sister of Napoleon Bonaparte, Grand Duchess of Tuscany.

Nicknames

EliLisaLise

Spelling Variations

ElissaElysaElize

Similar Names

ElenaAlisaEvelinaEliana

Personality Traits

intelligentelegantcompassionatecreative

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