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Elisa

Girl

Hebrew · German /eˈliːza/; Spanish /eˈlisa/

Elisa carries the Hebrew root of Elisabeth in a shorter, vowel-ended form. Its gentle flow gives the older name family a lighter shape.

Origin

Hebrew

Pronunciation

German /eˈliːza/; Spanish /eˈlisa/

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My God is an oath

Elisa is a feminine short form of Elisabeth. Through that family, it reaches back to the Hebrew Elisheva, traditionally understood as “my God is an oath”. It is used in several languages, including German, Italian and Spanish, so its language of use and its deeper root are different parts of the story. Compared with Elisabeth, Elisa feels more compact and open at the end. The flowing l and soft final vowel can give it a graceful, understated sound. Pronunciation changes with language: German /eˈliːza/ has a voiced s sound, while Spanish /eˈlisa/ uses an unvoiced s.

Etymology: Short form of Elisabeth, ultimately from Hebrew Elisheva, conventionally translated as “my God is an oath”.

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Name popularity

Latest year: 2025

Girls
Rank458
Boys
RankNot reported

Source

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Origins, variants & nicknames

Names derived from Hebrew words or name forms.

Origin

Hebrew