Elissa

Meaning God is my oath
Origin Hebrew, Phoenician
Gender Girl
Popularity Moderate
Length 6
Syllables 3
Syllabification E-lis-sa

About Elissa

Elissa is a captivating baby girl name with deep historical roots. Derived from the ancient Phoenician name "Elishat," which translates to "queen" or "goddess," it carries an aura of strength and regal elegance. As a name, Elissa empowers a girl from the very beginning, symbolizing her potential for leadership and nobility.

With several variations like Alissa, Alyssa, Elisabeth, Eliza, Elsie, Elise, and Elyse, Elissa offers a range of options to suit different tastes and cultural backgrounds. Its timeless charm has inspired many famous women across various fields, from actresses and writers to athletes and politicians.

Among fictional realms, numerous characters have been named Elissa, adding to the name's allure and literary significance. Whether it's a strong-willed protagonist in a novel or a mysterious figure in a video game, these characters bring unique qualities to the name.

Parents looking for a name that combines grace with strength need look no further than Elissa. Its beauty lies in its simplicity, and its historical associations bestow upon it a touch of majesty. Choosing Elissa for a baby girl is akin to gifting her a name that resonates with power, dignity, and the potential to leave an everlasting mark on the world.

Names Similar to Elissa

Elisa
Elise
Elyse
Ella
Elizabeth
Eleanor

Nicknames for Elissa

Eli
Lissa
Ellie
Lissy
Elly

Famous People Named Elissa

Elissa SursaraAustralian environmentalist and TV presenter
Elissa Durwood GrodinAmerican lawyer and author
Elissa AaltoFinnish architect and author
Elissa McCrackenAmerican politician
Elissa KnightAmerican actress and comedian
Elissa McDonaldAustralian Paralympic athlete
Elissa LeedsAmerican actress
Elissa RhaïsFrench writer
Elissa WashutaAmerican author and member of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe
Elissa GrossmanAmerican attorney and scholar
Elissa GreeneAmerican opera singer
Elissa DownAustralian film director
Elissa HaleAmerican poet
Elissa SilvermanAmerican politician and journalist
Elissa Maria Bogos MirallesPeruvian footballer
Elissa LandiAmerican actress and writer
Elissa SteamerAmerican skateboarder and video game character

Characters Named Elissa

Elissa TaylorCharacter from the novel "The Last Magician" by Lisa Maxwell
Elissa WhittingtonCharacter from the novel "The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon" by Stephen King
Elissa ReynoldsCharacter from the TV series "The Vampire Diaries"
Elissa DavisCharacter from the film "The Unborn"
Elissa CameronCharacter from the comic book series "Nightwatch"
Elissa ForresterCharacter from the video game "Game of Thrones - A Telltale Games Series"
Elissa VorbrockCharacter from the novel "New York Dead" by Stuart Woods
Elissa StoneCharacter from the novel "Girl in Pieces" by Kathleen Glasgow
Elissa StiltonCharacter from the TV series "Geronimo Stilton"
Elissa's GhostCharacter from the video game "The Elder Scrolls IV - Oblivion"
Elissa DonovanCharacter from the film "Sharknado 2 - The Second One"
Elissa RenaultCharacter from the TV series "Dark Matter"
Elissa PriceCharacter from the novel "This Is Not a Test" by Courtney Summers
Elissa ScottCharacter from the TV series "Home and Away"
Elissa DrakeCharacter from the film "The Green Woman"
Elissa FieldCharacter from the TV series "Hollyoaks"
Elissa TurnerCharacter from the film "The Haunting in Connecticut"
Elissa WallCharacter from the TV movie "Justice for the Lyon Sisters"
Elissa Reilly SlaterCharacter from the reality TV series "Big Brother"

Other Popular Names Beginning with E

Eve
Eliana
Ellis
Etta
Elodie
Evalynn
Elayna
Emeri
Elena
Elyse