Lisa

Found 10 entry about "Lisa"

Gender

Female (Feminine | Girl)

Usage/Origins

Meaning

Lisa has different meanings based on its origin. In Hebrew, it means "oath of God" or "God is satisfaction." In German, it means "God's promise." In English and Scandinavian, it is a short form of Elizabeth, which means "God is my oath" or "consecrated to God."

Pronunciation

/ˈliːsə/ or /ˈliːzə/
LEE-sa(Dutch)
LEE-sə(English)
LEE-za(German, Italian)

Popularity

Lisa is a ubiquitous name and has been consistently popular for decades. It was once one of the most popular names in the United States but has since declined in popularity.

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Lisa Name meanings & History

The name Lisa has multiple origins. It can be traced back to Hebrew, German, English, and Scandinavian roots. Lisa has different meanings based on its origin. In Hebrew, it means "oath of God" or "God is satisfaction." In German, it means "God's promise." In English and Scandinavian, it is a short form of Elizabeth, which means "God is my oath" or "consecrated to God.". Short form of Elizabeth and its cognates in other languages. This is the name of the subject of one of the world's most famous paintings, the Mona Lisa, the portrait of Lisa del Giocondo by Leonardo da Vinci.In the United States this form was more popular than the full form Elizabeth from 1958 to 1978, and was in fact the top ranked American name between 1962 and 1969. Lisa is used as a first name for baby girls. It has been used as a nickname for Elizabeth, but it is now used as a standalone name.

Zodiac Sign of Lisa: Lover Taurus,Logical Libra

Synonyms of Lisa:

L: Liaison,Languid,Lover,Luscious,Lovely,Lazy,Legal

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

S: Status,Solidity,Success,Social Standing,Security,Sex,Sensuality

A: Argumentative,Angry,Aggressive,Assertive,Ambitious,Action

Lisa is:

a Classic name
a Common name
a Informal name
a Natural name
a Refined name
a Simple name
a Wholesome name
a Youthful name

Famous People

Some famous people named Lisa include Lisa Kudrow, Lisa Bonet, Lisa Rinna, Lisa Marie Presley, and Lisa Brennan-Jobs.

2.) LISA (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: A short form of Elisabeth (God is my oath), Lisa is also bestowed as an independent given name. See ELIZABETH. (LEE-SAH)

3.) Lisa (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Hebrew) consecrated to God. (English) a short form of Elizabeth.

Other Forms: Leasa, Leasah, Leassa, Leassah, Liisa, Lisah, Lisenka, Liszka, LitsaLeasa, Leasah, Leassa, Leassah, Liisa, Lisah, Lisenka, Liszka, Litsa,Lisa-Marie

4.) LISA (Female)

Usage: German

Meanings: A short form of Elisabeth (God is my oath) and many of its variant forms, Lisa is also popularly bestowed as an independent given name. See ELISABETH. (LEE-SAH)

5.) LISA (Female)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: A short form of Elisabet (God is my oath) and Lisabet, Lisa is also popularly bestowed as an independent given name. See ELISABET and LISABET. (LEE-SAH)

6.) Lisa (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Hebrew, American) dedicated and spiritual

Other Forms: Lee, Leelee, Leesa, Leesah, Leeza, Leisa, Lesa, Lysa

7.) Lisa (Female)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: Promised by God

Other Forms: Leesa, Lissa

8.) LISA (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: Originally a short form of Elisabeth (God is my oath), Lisa is now commonly bestowed as an independent given name. See ELISABETH. Var: Leesa, Leeza, Leezah, Leisa, Lisa. (LEE-SAH)