The girl's name Lisa \l(i)-sa\ is pronounced LEE-sah. It is of English origin. Short form of Elisabeth (Hebrew) "God's promise". Actresses Lisa Bonet, Lisa Kudrow; talk show host Leeza Gibbons; basketball player Lisa Leslie.

ORIGIN
Hebrew

MEANING
My God is an oath

The pet form of Elizabeth that's been steadily used as a name in its own right since 1937, spending eight years at No. 1 during the 1960s. Associated with Leonardo da Vinci's famed 16th century painting, the Mona Lisa, and more recently known for actress Lisa Kudrow from "Friends" fame. A popular blend or combination name such as Annalisa, Lisa-Marie, Melissa, and Talisa.

VARIATIONS
Linus Lionel

ALTERNATIVES
Liesa Leesa

NICKNAMES
Lis

FAMOUS Lisas
Lisa Fernandez (Olympic softball player) Lisa Marie Presley (singer) Lisa Leslie (basketball player) Lisa Loeb (singer/songwriter/reality television star) Lisa Bonet (actress)

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