Lisa
[ˈliːzə]Meaning
short form of Elizabeth, used independently in many languages
Background Story
Lisa is a short form of Elizabeth, though it is often used independently, and it has cognates in other languages. In the United States it was more popular than the full form Elizabeth from 1958 to 1978, and was the top ranked American name between 1962 and 1969. It is the name of the subject of Leonardo da Vinci's portrait the Mona Lisa, Lisa del Giocondo. In Cebuano it is also a clipping of Felisa.
Variations
Elisa, Liza, Lise
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