Name meaning
Lisa
means “God is my oath”
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- German, English, Italian, Scandinavian, Dutch
- Spellings
- Lisa · Liza · Elisa · Lise
- Say it
- LEE-sah
- Letters
- 4
Researched meaning
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Lisa is a short form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, God is my oath. The Mona Lisa, Lisa Gherardini, made it the most famous face in art. It was hugely popular in the 1960s and 1970s.
Roots
Short form of Elizabeth (Hebrew ʾĔlīšebaʿ).
Where it is used
Liza and Elisa are related.
Lisa name FAQ
What does the name Lisa mean?
Lisa means “God is my oath”. Short form of Elizabeth (Hebrew ʾĔlīšebaʿ).
Where does the name Lisa come from?
Lisa is of Hebrew origin. Today it is used in German, English, Italian, Scandinavian, Dutch families.
How do you pronounce Lisa?
Lisa is usually pronounced LEE-sah.
Is Lisa a boy's or a girl's name?
Lisa is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Lisa?
Related spellings and forms include Liza, Elisa, Lise.
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Sources
Name data: Public-Census, SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-DE, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.