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Leesa

LEE-sah

Leesa is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “A variation of Lisa, short for Elizabeth. Elizabeth is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'my God is abundance' or 'pledged to God'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1956.

Letters5
Syllables2
OriginHebrew

What Leesa Means

A variation of Lisa, short for Elizabeth. Elizabeth is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'my God is abundance' or 'pledged to God'.

The Story of Leesa

This name, a gentle echo of a biblical promise, traveled from ancient lands to find its perfect moment with your child.

Leesa is a graceful variation of Lisa, itself a shortened form of Elizabeth. Elizabeth originates from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning 'my God is abundance' or 'pledged to God.' This ancient name carried profound spiritual significance, spreading through Jewish communities and later adopted into Christianity, eventually traveling through Europe and across the Atlantic to become a beloved choice.

When you whisper 'Leesa' to your daughter for the first time, it will feel like a promise whispered back. The name holds a deep sense of commitment and a gentle abundance, a feeling that your child is a gift of immense value. You might find yourself tracing the letters as you write it on her first official document, feeling the quiet strength of a pledge made sacred.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Personality Traits

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Peak Year

#318 in 1956

Total Births

4,124

First Recorded

1946

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