Liisa
/LII-sa/ African Female
Meaning & Origin
Liisa is a African name meaning "My God is a vow". Liisa is primarily considered a Finnish short form of Elisabeth, which has Hebrew origins. Elisabeth derives from the Hebrew name Elisheva (אֱלִישֶׁבַע), meaning 'My God is abundance' or 'God is my oath'.
Quick Facts
Language African
Gender Female
Phonetic LII-sa
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as LII-sa. Keep the original African phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Liisa
- · Liisa Akimof - Athlete
- · Liisa Ehrberg - Figure Skater
- · Liisa Penttilä-Asikainen - Politician
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