Elissa

Pledged to God; Hebrew name meaning "God is my oath"

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Elissa meaning & origin

Elissa is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Pledged to God; Hebrew name meaning "God is my oath"". Listed origin: Hebrew.

Pronunciation

eh-LIS-ah

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Elissa. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

Nicknames

Eli

Middle Name Ideas

  • Elissa Rose
  • Elissa Grace
  • Elissa Marie
  • Elissa Jane

Sources & notes

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Frequently Asked Questions About Elissa

What does the name Elissa mean?

Elissa is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Pledged to God; Hebrew name meaning "God is my oath"". Listed origin: Hebrew.

How do you pronounce Elissa?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is eh-LIS-ah. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Elissa?

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Elissa. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

What nickname ideas could work for Elissa?

Ideas to try include Eli. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Elissa?

Try Elissa Rose, Elissa Grace, Elissa Marie, Elissa Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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