Felisa
happy, lucky, or fortunate (Spanish, from Latin)
Felisa is a spanish / other girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 329, with 24,719 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
happy, lucky, or fortunate (Spanish, from Latin)
Felisa is a Spanish variant of the Latin name Felicia. In the Philippines, it was introduced via Roman Catholicism and the Spanish colonial administration, becoming a staple name among generations born in the late 19th through mid-20th centuries.
Felisa is a traditional Spanish feminine given name derived from the Latin 'felix', meaning 'happy', 'fortunate', or 'lucky'. It was widely disseminated throughout the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era.
Name character
In the Philippines
Widely perceived in the Philippines as a classic, traditional 'lola' (grandmother) name. Common nicknames include Fely, Fel, Felicing, or Isa.
Related forms
- Felisa Spanish
- Felicia Latin
- Felice Italian
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Felisa with common surname pairs
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How do I use Felisa with two Filipino surnames?
Felisa is the given name. The full name is Felisa + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Felisa a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Felisa is number 329, with 24,719 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.