Elisa

Commonly treated as a form related to Elizabeth, often linked to Hebrew roots meaning an oath or promise.

Elisa is a classic name used across many countries and easy to recognize across languages. Etymology notes typically connect it to the Elizabeth family and, by extension, to the Hebrew name Elisheva; many summaries gloss this with an oath/promise wording such as “God is my oath,” though translations vary. In English, a common pronunciation is eh-LEE-sah with stress on the middle syllable. Elise and Eliza are closely related forms that are also widely recognized.

Etymology: Often explained as a short form related to Elizabeth, which is connected to Hebrew Elisheva; modern summaries commonly gloss it along the lines of “God is my oath,” though phrasing varies by source.