Elisa

Gender: Female
Origin: English
Meaning: God Is My Oath

What is the meaning of the name Elisa?

The name Elisa is primarily a female name of English origin that means God Is My Oath.

The name Elisa is a shorter variant of the name Elisabeth or Elizabeth and carries the same basic meaning. Originating from the Hebrew name אֱלִישֶׁבַע (Elisheva), Elisa typically means “God is my oath” or “God is abundance.” The name is comprised of two elements: “El,” referring to God in Hebrew, and “sheba” (or “saba”), meaning “oath” or “seven,” which in ancient contexts symbolized completeness or abundance. Elisa, as a more concise form of Elisabeth, retains these connotations and is often associated with notions of faithfulness, devotion, and a spiritual connection.

Different Spellings of the name Elisa:

The name Elisa, being a variant of Elisabeth or Elizabeth, has several spellings and forms in different languages and cultures. Some of the common variations include:

1. Eliza (English)
2. Elissa (a variant form, sometimes associated with the ancient Queen of Carthage)
3. Elyssa (a variant spelling)
4. Élisa (French, with an accent on the first ‘E’)
5. Elise (French, German, Scandinavian)
6. Elize (a variant spelling)
7. Elisa (Italian, Spanish, Portuguese)
8. Eliska (Czech)
9. Elżbieta (Polish, a form of Elisabeth, but sometimes associated with Elisa)
10. Alisa (Russian, a variant form)

These variations showcase the adaptability of the name Elisa across different linguistic and cultural backgrounds, each adding its own local flavor to the name.