Elisa
my God is an oath (Hebrew)
Elisa is a spanish / biblical girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 141, with 50,650 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
my God is an oath (Hebrew)
Elisa originated as a European variant and diminutive of Elizabeth, which is derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'my God is abundance'. It entered the Philippine onomastic landscape during the Spanish colonial era as a Catholic Christian name. It has maintained steady popularity across generations as both a standalone name and part of compound names.
Elisa is a Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese short form of Elisabeth (from Hebrew Elisheba). In the Philippines, it arrived via Spanish colonial naming traditions and remains a classic, widely recognized feminine name.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly nicknamed 'Eli', 'Lisa', or 'Liz'. Often appears in compound names like Maria Elisa or Elisa Marie.
Related forms
- Elisa Spanish
- Elisa Italian
- Eliza English
- Élise French
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Elisa with common surname pairs
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How do I use Elisa with two Filipino surnames?
Elisa is the given name. The full name is Elisa + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Elisa a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Elisa is number 141, with 50,650 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.