Elissa (name)

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Queen Dido, who is also known as Elissa. Drawing by Charles-Joseph Natoire, mid to late 18th century.
Pronunciation /əˈlɪsə/
GenderFemale
Language(s) Ancient Greek
Hebrew
Origin
MeaningVariations of the name of Queen Elissa, the founder of Carthage.
Also can be from Hebrew name Elisheba meaning "Oath to God".
Region of origin English

Elissa is a feminine given name. It is the root of Elizabeth. [1] Its popularity also derives from its use as an alternate name for the legendary Queen Dido.

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Closely related names include Alyssa, Elisa, and Eliza. Alternate spellings include Ellissa and Elyssa.

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  1. "Elissa name meaning". www.sheknows.com. Retrieved 2017-02-17.