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Lisa

Long before Lisa stood as a standalone feminine name, it formed the core of Elisabeth—making it a close acquaintance of Beth, Elise, and Eliza. The name comes from the Greek variation of the Hebrew Elisheba, Elisabet, and means "God's promise." Encompassing devotion, honor, and motherhood, Elisabeth bears substantial biblical significance as the mother of John the Baptist. And while such reverence secured Elisabeth and its many variations in many cultures, Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa ensured Lisa would receive equal enduring praise.
Hebrew Female
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Meaning

God's promise

Popularity

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Pronunciation

LEE-sah

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Traits

  • Kind
  • Loyal
  • Graceful
  • Compassionate

Compatibility

Lisa is a versatile name that pairs well with a variety of sibling names. It also makes for a lovely middle name choice. Culturally, Lisa is a timeless and classic name that can fit well in both traditional and modern naming styles.

Kind Loyal Graceful Compassionate

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Lisa Marie Presley

Lisa Marie Presley

Singer, Songwriter

Born: February 1, 1968 · Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Portrait of Lisa Edelstein

Lisa Edelstein

Actress

Born: May 21, 1966 · Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Portrait of Lisa Kudrow

Lisa Kudrow

Actress, Producer

Born: July 30, 1963 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Portrait of Lisa Ling

Lisa Ling

Journalist

Born: August 30, 1973 · Sacramento, California, USA

Portrait of Lisa Bonet

Lisa Bonet

Actress

Born: November 16, 1967 · San Francisco, California, USA

Portrait of Lisa Stansfield

Lisa Stansfield

Singer, Songwriter

Born: April 11, 1966 · Manchester, England

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Lisa Original form
  • Lise French
  • Лиза Russian
  • 莉莎 Chinese (Mandarin)
  • リサ Japanese
  • Arabic
  • Hindi
  • Korean

Cultural Adaptations

  • ليزا (Liza) Arabic
  • लिसा (Lisa) Hindi
  • 리사 (Lisa) Korean

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lisa

What does Lisa mean?
God's promise
What is the origin of Lisa?
Lisa has Hebrew origins.
Is Lisa popular?
Lisa has been viewed 147 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Lisa?
Similar names include Isha, Penelope, Valentine, Pablo, Jordan.
How do you pronounce Lisa?
Lisa is pronounced LEE-sah.

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