Elissa
Roman Mythology · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Elissa
Elissa is derived from the Greek name Elissa (Ἐλίσσα), which means "the Lord is my God" and shares roots with the Hebrew name Elishua, combining elements related to devotion to God.
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Etymology
Elissa is derived from the Greek name Elissa (Ἐλίσσα), which means "the Lord is my God" and shares roots with the Hebrew name Elishua, combining elements related to devotion to God. The name is primarily used in Christian and Jewish traditions, and was famously borne by Dido, the legendary Phoenician queen and founder of Carthage in classical antiquity.
Elissa currently ranks #1,848 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1979.
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