Lisa Name Meaning

The name Lisa is a feminine given name with various origins. It can be traced back to the Hebrew name Elisheva (אֱלִישֶׁבַע), which means "God is abundance" or "God is my oath." This name is mentioned in the Old Testament of the Bible, particularly in the Book of Exodus.

Lisa became popular as a standalone name in the English-speaking world during the 20th century. It was mainly influenced by the success of the 1960s television show "The Monkees," where one of the main characters was played by actress Lisa Hartman. The name also gained popularity through the well-known American actress and sex symbol, Lisa Lyon, in the 1970s.