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Lisa

Short form of Elizabeth, meaning God's oath or God's promise.

Meaning and origin

Lisa developed as an independent given name from its origins as a short form of Elizabeth.

How to pronounce Lisa

English (US)LEE-suh

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Drafted with the help of an AI model, then checked by a person. Last checked on 16 September 2026.

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