Unisex name
Elisa name meaning
“God is salvation; God is my oath”
Elisa is a name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked to two naming traditions. It can represent the biblical Hebrew Elisha, meaning “God is salvation”. In European feminine usage, Elisa also serves as a short form of Elisabeth, meaning “God is my oath”.
What does Elisa mean?
God is salvation; God is my oath
In Indonesian: Tuhan adalah keselamatan; Tuhan adalah sumpahku
Origin and cultural usage of Elisa
Elisa can represent the biblical Hebrew name Elisha, ‘God is salvation’. As a European feminine name, it is also a short form of Elisabeth, ‘God is my oath’.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Elisa
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Elisa, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Elisa as a first name
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Elisa Clara
Interpretation
May your life shine brightly with God as the source of salvation.Meaning of each word
- Elisa: God is salvation; God is my oath
- Clara: bright, renowned
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Interpretation
May you attain victory like a rose, with God as salvation.Meaning of each word
- Elisa: God is salvation; God is my oath
- Rosalia: associated with roses
- Vinny: to conquer, to win
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Elisa Yemima
Interpretation
May you be an image of a dove, with God as salvation.Meaning of each word
- Elisa: God is salvation; God is my oath
- Yemima: dove
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Elisa Agita
Interpretation
May your life be filled with goodness, with God as salvation.Meaning of each word
- Elisa: God is salvation; God is my oath
- Agita: good
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Interpretation
May you receive grace and noble strength, with God as salvation.Meaning of each word
- Elisa: God is salvation; God is my oath
- Yoan: God has shown grace
- Audrey: noble strength
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Elisa Nathania
Interpretation
May God's gifts in your life come together with salvation from God.Meaning of each word
- Elisa: God is salvation; God is my oath
- Nathania: God has given
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Elisa Davina
Interpretation
May you be a beloved person, with God as salvation.Meaning of each word
- Elisa: God is salvation; God is my oath
- Davina: beloved, dearly loved
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Interpretation
May you have purity like a fruiting date palm, with God as salvation.Meaning of each word
- Elisa: God is salvation; God is my oath
- Inez: pure, inwardly unblemished
- Tamara: a date palm
Elisa as a middle name
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Interpretation
May you be wise and noble, with God as salvation.Meaning of each word
- Sofya: wisdom
- Elisa: God is salvation; God is my oath
- Brigitta: exalted, elevated
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Marina Elisa Jacqueline
Interpretation
May you be a successor connected to the sea, with God as salvation.Meaning of each word
- Marina: of the sea
- Elisa: God is salvation; God is my oath
- Jacqueline: supplanter; one who grasps the heel
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Interpretation
May you be just and receive God's gifts, with God as salvation.Meaning of each word
- Yustin: just, upholding what is right
- Elisa: God is salvation; God is my oath
- Nathania: God has given
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Interpretation
May you have purity and increase from God, the source of salvation.Meaning of each word
- Inez: pure, inwardly unblemished
- Elisa: God is salvation; God is my oath
- Yosefina: may God add
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Interpretation
May you be a noblewoman like fragrant cassia, with God as salvation.Meaning of each word
- Patricia: woman of noble rank
- Elisa: God is salvation; God is my oath
- Kezia: cassia, an aromatic spice plant
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Interpretation
May you have purity like a fruiting date palm, with God as salvation.Meaning of each word
- Catharina: pure, undefiled
- Elisa: God is salvation; God is my oath
- Tamara: a date palm
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Interpretation
May you be a noble light, with God as the source of salvation.Meaning of each word
- Gustin: great, venerable
- Elisa: God is salvation; God is my oath
- Helen: torch, bright light
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Interpretation
May you be a brave presence of the Tatius family, with God as salvation.Meaning of each word
- Andrea: brave, valiant
- Elisa: God is salvation; God is my oath
- Tanya: of the family of Tatius
Elisa as a last name
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Vinny Elisa
Interpretation
May you attain victory in life, with God as salvation.Meaning of each word
- Vinny: to conquer, to win
- Elisa: God is salvation; God is my oath
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Interpretation
May you be strong, healthy, and good, with God as salvation.Meaning of each word
- Valerie: strong and vigorous
- Agatha: good; virtuous
- Elisa: God is salvation; God is my oath
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Klara Elisa
Interpretation
May you be a radiant presence, with God as salvation.Meaning of each word
- Klara: bright, clear, renowned
- Elisa: God is salvation; God is my oath
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Yemima Elisa
Interpretation
May you be like a dove, with God as salvation.Meaning of each word
- Yemima: dove
- Elisa: God is salvation; God is my oath
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Interpretation
May you become noble through God's compassion, the source of salvation.Meaning of each word
- Zaneta: God is gracious
- Brigitta: exalted, elevated
- Elisa: God is salvation; God is my oath
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Agita Elisa
Interpretation
May you be a good person, with God as salvation.Meaning of each word
- Agita: good
- Elisa: God is salvation; God is my oath
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Interpretation
May you become noble in God's revelation as the source of salvation.Meaning of each word
- Gustin: great, venerable
- Tiffani: manifestation or revelation of God
- Elisa: God is salvation; God is my oath
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Angelica Elisa
Interpretation
May you be a presence like an angel, with God as salvation.Meaning of each word
- Angelica: angelic; like an angel
- Elisa: God is salvation; God is my oath
How to pronounce Elisa
| Syllables | 3 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦭꦶꦱ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮈᮜᮤᮞ |
Is Elisa a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Elisa is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 37% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Elisa ranks #93 among unisex names in our data sample (30 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Elisa
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Indra♂Name of the god of rain and thunder
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Ismail♂God hears
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Daniel♂God is my judge
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- John♂God grants grace
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Denny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Deni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
Famous people named Elisa
- Elisa Yahya Basna · b. 1996
- Elisa Ermasari
- Elisa Kambu · b. 1964
- Elisa Rame Herewila
- Elisa Kasali · b. 1965
- Elisa · b. 1995
- Elisa Anandari · b. 1998
- Elisa Andriani · b. 1995
- Elisa Barnabas Pattiwaellapia · b. 1975
- Elisa Bunga Allo · b. 1954
- Elisa Ermasari
- Elisa Ferianto Lesnusa · b. 1970
FAQ about the name Elisa
What is the meaning of Elisa?
Elisa means God is salvation; God is my oath. Elisa can represent the biblical Hebrew name Elisha, ‘God is salvation’. As a European feminine name, it is also a short form of Elisabeth, ‘God is my oath’.
Is Elisa a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Elisa is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 37% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Elisa?
Elisa is of Hebrew and European origin.
How many syllables does Elisa have?
Elisa has 3 syllables (E-li-sa) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Elisa?
Elisa ranks #93 among unisex names in our data sample (30 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Elisa?
Some ideas: Elisa Clara; Sofya Elisa Brigitta; Vinny Elisa.
Famous people named Elisa?
Notable people named Elisa include Elisa Yahya Basna, Elisa Ermasari, Elisa Kambu.
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