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Elisa
God is my oath (short for Elisabetta)
Origin
Hebrew
Used in
itdees
Origin and meaning of Elisa
Elisa is a short form of Elisabetta, from the Hebrew Elishevaʿ, 'God is my oath' or 'God is fullness.' A sweet, elegant name, it has established itself independently and is very common in Italy, Germany, Spain and Portugal. With a clear, delicate sound, it blends simplicity and grace. Made familiar too by Beethoven's celebrated bagatelle 'Für Elise,' it has beloved variants such as Elise, Eliza and Elsa, appreciated across Europe.
Variants around the world
How Elisa sounds in other languages.
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