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Elisa

Girl name · 171 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Elisa: 171 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 11 births in 2014.

Of Hebrew origin, Elisa is a shortened form of Elizabeth, meaning “God is my oath” or “God’s promise.” It shares roots with the Hebrew name Elisheva, and emerged as an independent name across Europe, particularly in Italian, Spanish, and Scandinavian cultures. Famous bearers include Elisa Bonaparte, sister of Napoleon Bonaparte who served as Grand Duchess of Tuscany, and modern Italian singer-songwriter Elisa Toffoli, known simply as Elisa. The name also connects to the biblical figure Elisha, though that is a masculine variant with the same root. Elisa remains a classic yet underused choice in Scotland, offering a softer alternative to more common Elisabeth or Lisa.