Elissa (name)
Elissa is a feminine given name. It is derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba, which also is the root of Elizabeth.[1] Its popularity also derives from its use as an alternate name for the legendary Queen Dido.
.jpg.webp) Queen Dido, who is also known as Elissa. Drawing by Charles-Joseph Natoire, mid to late 18th century. | |
| Pronunciation | /əˈlɪsə/ |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Language(s) | Ancient Greek Hebrew |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | Variations 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 |
Closely related names include Alyssa, Elisa, and Eliza. Alternate spellings include Ellissa and Elyssa.
People
- Dido, first Queen of Carthage, in some sources is referred to as Elissa
- Elissa (singer) (born 1971), birth name Elissar Khoury, Lebanese singer known by the mononym Elissa
- Elissa Aalto (1922–1994), Finnish architect and author
- Elissa Alarie (born 1986), Canadian rugby player
- Elissa P. Benedek (born 1936), American clinical psychiatrist and professor
- Elissa Blount Moorhead, American artist and writer
- Elissa Cameron, New Zealand wildlife biologist
- Elissa Cunane (born 2000), American basketball player
- Elissa Down, Australian filmmaker
- Ellie Downie (born 1999), British gymnast, born Elissa Downie
- Elissa Minet Fuchs (1919–2023), American ballerina
- Elissa Hallem, American neurobiologist
- Elissa Landi (1904–1948), Italian actress
- Elissa Lansdell, Canadian television host
- Elissa Murphy, American software engineer and executive
- Elissa Mielke, Canadian singer and model
- Elissa L. Newport, American psycholinguist and professor
- Elissa Schappell, American writer
- Elissa Shevinsky, American executive and writer
- Elissa Silverman (born c. 1973), American politician
- Elissa Steamer (born 1975), American professional skateboarder
- Elissa Wall (born 1986), American writer
- Elissa Washuta, American Indian writer
See also
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