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Name Origin

Alisa is a feminine given name of Slavic origin, often considered a diminutive form of Alexandra or Elisabeth. It means 'defender of mankind' or 'my God is abundance'.

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Famous People

Alisa Kwitney

Writer and journalist

  • Author of 'The Girl Who Would Be King'
  • Former editor at Salon.com

Alisa Rosenbaum

Activist and lawyer

  • Co-founder of the Disability Rights Legal Center