Girl name
Liza name meaning
“God is my oath”
Liza means “God is my oath.” It is a short form of Elizabeth or Elizaveta, names that ultimately come from Hebrew Elisheva. Used for girls in Türkiye, Liza is related to Liz and Eliza, illustrating how the same name family has developed across different European languages.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #1,958
What does Liza mean?
God is my oath
In Turkish: Tanrı benim yeminimdir
Liza can develop from longer names in English and other European languages. It belongs to the same broad family as Liz, Eliza and Lisa. Liza in Dostoevsky's Notes from Underground provides a literary association, while the precise route of transmission varies with the language.
Origin of the name Liza
Liza is a short form of Elizabeth, Elizaveta and related names. These ultimately derive from Hebrew Elisheva, traditionally interpreted as 'God is my oath.'
| Linguistic origin | European languages, Hebrew |
|---|---|
| Is Liza in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | L · Li |
How to pronounce Liza
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /liza/ |
Is Liza a girl’s name?
Yes, Liza is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Liza 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
Names that sound like Liza
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Liza
- Liza Safronova · b. 2006
FAQ about the name Liza
What is the meaning of Liza?
Liza means “God is my oath”. Liza is a short form of Elizabeth, Elizaveta and related names. These ultimately derive from Hebrew Elisheva, traditionally interpreted as 'God is my oath.'
Is Liza a girl’s name?
Yes, Liza is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Liza in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Liza nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Liza?
Liza is of European languages and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Liza have?
Liza has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Liza?
Liza 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.
Famous people named Liza?
Notable people named Liza include Liza Safronova.
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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