Leena-Liisa
Greek and Hebrew · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Leena-Liisa
Leena-Liisa is a Finnish compound name combining Leena (a diminutive of Helena, from Greek "helene" meaning "torch" or "bright") and Liisa (a Finnish form of Elisabeth, from Hebrew "Elisheba" meaning "God's oath").
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Etymology
Leena-Liisa is a Finnish compound name combining Leena (a diminutive of Helena, from Greek "helene" meaning "torch" or "bright") and Liisa (a Finnish form of Elisabeth, from Hebrew "Elisheba" meaning "God's oath"). The name is used primarily in Finland and other Scandinavian countries, reflecting Finnish naming traditions and the cultural practice of combining given names, with roots in both Classical Greek and Judeo-Christian heritage.
Leena-Liisa currently ranks #4,844 in the United States as a girl's name.
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