Felisa
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Felisa
The name Felisa means "happy" or "fortunate," derived from the Latin word *felix*.
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Etymology
The name Felisa means "happy" or "fortunate," derived from the Latin word *felix*. It is primarily used in Spanish and Italian cultures, often as a feminine form of Felix, and has historical roots in early Christian contexts where Felix was a common saint's name.
Felisa currently ranks #16,078 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1970.
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"The name 'Felice' means "happy" or "fortunate," deriving from the Latin word *felix* (genitive *felicis*)."
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