Girl name
Elissa name meaning
“God is my oath”
Elissa means God is my oath. In European languages, it serves as a shortened form of Elisabeth or Elizabeth, names derived from Hebrew Elisheva. It is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. The related spelling Elisa provides a concrete connection within this wider family of names.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- #1,631
What does Elissa mean?
God is my oath
In Turkish: Tanrı benim yeminimdir
Elisa developed in European naming traditions as a shortened form that became independent. It belongs to the same name family as Elise, Eliza and Elizabeth. Its Hebrew background concerns an oath; the circulating explanation about an angel guarding heaven’s gate lacks reliable linguistic or religious support.
Origin of the name Elissa
Elisa is a European short form of Elisabeth or Elizabeth. These names ultimately derive from Hebrew Elisheva, conventionally interpreted as “God is my oath.”
| Linguistic origin | European languages, Hebrew |
|---|---|
| Is Elissa in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | E · El |
How to pronounce Elissa
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /elissa/ |
Is Elissa a girl’s name?
Yes, Elissa is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Elissa does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Elissa
Names with related meanings
- Eliz♀God is my oath
- Elis♀My God is my oath
- Lisa♀My God is an oath
- Elisanur♀Oath to God
- Talya♀Dew of God
- Sebile♀Woman devoted to God's path and goodness
- Betty♀My God is an oath
- Elza♀My God is an oath
- Jana♀Possibly God is gracious
- Janet♀God is gracious
- Sam♂♀God has heard
- Ülgen♂♀Name of a high deity in Altai Turkic mythology
Famous people named Elissa
- Elissa Altın
FAQ about the name Elissa
What is the meaning of Elissa?
Elissa means “God is my oath”. Elisa is a European short form of Elisabeth or Elizabeth. These names ultimately derive from Hebrew Elisheva, conventionally interpreted as “God is my oath.”
Is Elissa a girl’s name?
Yes, Elissa is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Elissa in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Elissa nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Elissa?
Elissa is of European languages and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Elissa have?
Elissa has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Elissa?
Elissa does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Elissa?
Other spellings: Elisa.
Famous people named Elissa?
Notable people named Elissa include Elissa Altın.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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