Name:
Elisa
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Hebrew
Meaning:
Elisa is a short form of Elisabeth, or Elizabeth. Elizabeth originates in Hebrew language and means "promise of God". Elizabeth has been one of the most popular feminine given names over centuries and in various languages and various spellings it has almost a hundred different forms. In the Bible, Elizabeth was the mother of John Baptist and the wife of Zacharias. It was also popularized by Elizabeth I, the Virgin Queen of England, and Elizabeth II, current Queen of the Commonwealth realms.
Pronunciation:
e-LEE-zah
The Five Elements:
Earth
Also Spelled Like...:
Eleesa
Eleeza
Eliza
Elysa
Elyza
Famous Elisa:
Elisa Christy : actress
Elisa Donovan : actress
Elisa : Italian singer