Elisa
Meaning of Elisa
The name Elisa is a charming and elegant choice for a baby girl. Originating from the Hebrew name Elisheva, which means "God is my oath," Elisa has been embraced across various cultures and languages. In English, it is pronounced as eh-LEE-suh, while in Italian, it takes on the melodious pronunciation of eh-LEE-zah. This versatile name has several appealing variations, including Eliza and Elise. Over the years, Elisa has maintained a steady presence in the United States, reflecting its timeless appeal and enduring popularity. Notably ranking within the top 500 names for newborn girls in recent decades, Elisa's gentle sound and rich cultural heritage make it a beloved choice for parents seeking a name that is both classic and contemporary.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as eh-LEE-suh (/ɛˈliːsə/)
Italian
- Pronunced as eh-LEE-zah (/eˈliːza/)
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Notable People Named Elisa
| Elisa Toffoli, known as Elisa, is an Italian singer-songwriter who draws inspiration from various genres and is recognized for her singles "Come Speak to Me" and "Dancing," as well as her collaboration with Ennio Morricone on the song "Ancora qui" featured in Quentin Tarantino's film Django Unchained. |
| Elisa Bonaparte, also known as Maria Anna Elisa Bonaparte Baciocchi Levoy, was an imperial French princess and sister of Napoleon Bonaparte, who held titles such as Princess of Lucca and Piombino, Grand Duchess of Tuscany, and Countess of Compignano during the early 19th century. |
| Elisa Sednaoui is a multi-talented individual of Syrian, Italian, Egyptian, and French descent, known for her work as a model, actress, film director, philanthropist, and social entrepreneur, as well as for her best-selling book and her foundation dedicated to promoting creative learning and after-school initiatives for youngsters. |
| Elisa Brătianu was a Romanian aristocrat, political figure, and advocate for preserving traditional Romanian culture, known for her involvement in the Inter-Allied Women's Conference of 1919 and her efforts in gardening and education. |
| Elisa Montessori is an Italian painter known for her vibrant and expressive artwork. |
| Elisa Pritzker is an Argentine-American artist known for her work in various two- and three-dimensional art forms. |
| Elisa Carrió - Elisa María Avelina "Lilita" Carrió is an Argentine lawyer, professor, and politician known for her leadership in Civic Coalition ARI and her role as a National Deputy for Chaco Province and Buenos Aires. |
| Elisa Albert is a renowned author known for her works including the novels The Book of Dahlia, After Birth, and Human Blues, as well as the short story collection How this Night is Different and the anthology Freud's Blind Spot: Writers on Siblings. |
| Elisa Balsamo is an Italian road and track cyclist competing for UCI Women's World Team Lidl–Trek and representing Italy in international competitions. |
| Elisa Izaurralde was an accomplished Uruguayan biochemist and molecular biologist known for her groundbreaking work in intracellular RNA transport and metabolism. |
| Elisa Elvira Zuloaga was a renowned Venezuelan painter and engraver, known for her prize-winning works and significant contributions to South American graphic art. |
| Elisa Holopainen is a highly accomplished Finnish ice hockey winger, known for her exceptional skills and numerous accolades in the Finnish Naisten Liiga. |
| Elisa Victoria Quintana is a renowned NASA scientist known for her work in detecting and characterizing exoplanets, including the discovery of Kepler 186f, the first Earth-sized planet in the habitable zone of a star other than the Sun. |
| Elisa Gabbert is an accomplished American writer, poet, and essayist, known for her books and as a New York Times poetry columnist. |
| Elisa Leonida Zamfirescu was a pioneering Romanian engineer and one of the first women to earn a degree in engineering, known for her contributions during World War I. |
