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Name Origin

Lisa is a diminutive of Elisabeth, which originates from the Hebrew name Elisheva meaning 'my God is abundance' or 'my God is oath'.

hebrewgermanicfeminineelisabethabundanceoathgod

Famous People

Lisa Kudrow (1963-)

Actress, Comedian

  • Known for her role as Phoebe Buffay on the sitcom 'Friends'
  • Won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Lisa Leslie (1972-)

Basketball Player

  • Four-time Olympic gold medalist
  • Three-time WNBA MVP
  • First woman to dunk in a WNBA game

Lisa Bonet (1967-)

Actress

  • Known for her role as Denise Huxtable on the sitcom 'The Cosby Show'
  • Starred in films such as 'Angel Heart' and 'Enemy of the State'

Lisa Nowak (1963-)

Astronaut

  • Flew on Space Shuttle Discovery mission STS-121

Similar Names

ElisabethElizabethEliseElisabettaElsaLiseLisbethLizLiza

Sibling Names

Mia

Both Mia and Lisa are classic, feminine names of Italian origin, creating a harmonious sibling pairing.

Sarah

Lisa and Sarah share a similar style with gentle elegance, both being popular names with timeless appeal.

Chloe

Both Lisa and Chloe have a youthful and vibrant feel, often associated with friendly and outgoing personalities.

Daniel

Lisa and Daniel offer a balanced sibling pairing with classic appeal. They share a similar rhythm and flow, creating a sense of harmony.