Alisa

What does the baby name Alisa mean? Learn about what Alisa means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.

Alisa - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

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A-L-I-S-A, is a 5-letter female given name.
Pronunciation of Alisa
ah LEE sah
Meaning of Alisa
Of the nobility, form of alicia or elisa, noble sort, noble and kind.
Origin of Alisa
The name 'Alisa' has various origins and can be found in different cultures around the world. One possible origin of the name is from Hebrew, where it is derived from the name Elisa or Elisheba. In Hebrew, Elisa means 'God is my oath' or 'God is my satisfaction'. Another possible origin is from the Germanic name Adelheid, which means 'noble' or 'of noble kind'.
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Similar Names, Nicknames, & Spelling Variations of Alisa
Addala
Adelice
Adelicia
Aleen
Aleena
Aleene
Aleeza
Aleine
Aletta
Alice
Alicia
Alicija
Alisha
Aliza
Alleta
Allie
Allison
Alyssa
Alzbeta
Babette
Belita
Bell
Bella
Bess
Bessie
Beth
Betsy
Betta
Bette
Betty
Betuska
Eilis
Elice
Elisa
Elisabet
Elisabetta
Elisan
Elise
Eliska
Elissa
Elisun
Eliza
Elizabeth
Elka
Elle
Ellie
Elsa
Elsbet
Elsie
Elspet
Elspeth
Elzbieta
Helsa
Ilisa
Ilsa
Ilysa
Ilysah
Ilyssa
Isabel
Isabella
Leeza
Lib
Libby
Licha
Liese
Liesl
Liezel
Lilibet
Lisa
Lisbeth
Lisette
Lisl
Lisle
Lissa
Lizka
Lysa
Lyssa
Yelisaveta
Ysabel
Popularity of Alisa
The popularity of the name 'Alisa' has had its ups and downs throughout history. In the early 20th century, the name 'Alisa' was relatively uncommon, but it gained popularity in the mid-20th century. It reached its peak in the 1970s and 1980s, where it was a popular choice for parents naming their daughters. However, in recent years, the popularity of the name has declined, and it is now considered less common.
Alisa currently has 213 likes, and is in the top 4% of liked girl's names. The name Milena is slightly more popular than Alisa.

Etymology of Alisa

The etymology of the name 'Alisa' can be traced back to different languages. In Hebrew, as mentioned earlier, it means 'God is my oath' or 'God is my satisfaction'. In Germanic languages, it is derived from Adelheid, meaning 'noble' or 'of noble kind'. The name 'Alisa' can also be found in Russian and other Slavic languages, where it is a diminutive form of the name Alice, meaning 'noble' or 'truth. '

Cultural Significance of Alisa

The name 'Alisa' does not have any specific cultural significance, but it is widely used in various cultures around the world. It is a name that transcends borders and is embraced by different communities. In some cultures, the name 'Alisa' is associated with qualities such as strength, beauty, and intelligence.