Elisa means “God is my oath”. It comes from Hebrew elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Elisa is a name of Hebrew origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Elisa mean?
Literally: Hebrew Elisheva 'God is my oath', via Elisabeth
Literal meaning
Elisa is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “God is my oath”, from Hebrew Elisheva 'God is my oath', via Elisabeth. Its elements are Hebrew in origin.
Elisa in Turkish
What does Elisa mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Elisa. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “God is my oath” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Elisa come from?
Hebrew, compound. From Hebrew Elisheva 'God is my oath', via Elisabeth.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Elisa a Turkish name?
Yes. Elisa is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Hebrew.
Elisa across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ElisaLatin | Girl | same as above: “God is my oath” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Elisa
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elisa | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Elisa
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Elisa rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AkyüzBoy“honorable, upright person”same language (turkish)
- TapdukBoy“we have found”same language (turkish)
- SadberkGirl“hundred-petaled”same language (turkish)
- BirhanUnisex“sole ruler”same language (turkish)
- KonanBoy“guest”same language (turkish)
- ÇoğahanBoy“abundant ruler”same language (turkish)
- GökdemirBoy“sky iron”same language (turkish)
- KarlıkUnisex“snow pit, a hollow for storing snow”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Elisa
What does the name Elisa mean?
Elisa means “God is my oath”. It comes from Hebrew elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Elisa a girl's or a boy's name?
Elisa is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Elisa come from?
Elisa is of Hebrew origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Elisa?
Elisa is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Elisa have?
Elisa has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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