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Felisha
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The first name Felisha is a variant of the name Felicia, used in both African American and Anglo-American contexts. It is the feminine form of the name Felix, which has its origin in the ancient Roman surname Felicianus.
What does the name Felisha mean?
Felisha is a feminine variant of Felicia, which is also considered a derivative of Felix. The meaning of the name is closely associated with terms like 'the blissful', 'the happy', 'the fertile', and 'the successful'. The linguistic roots can be traced back to Latin, where the word felix means 'successful', 'fertile', 'bringing happiness', and 'happy'. In Roman mythology, Felicitas is revered as the goddess of happiness. Other forms of the name include Felixina, Feliciana, Felicidad, Felicidade, Felicita, Felicity, Felica, Felice, Felicie, Felicienne, Felicitas, Felicja, Felicite, Felicitasz, Felicyta, Felisa, Felisha, Felisheya, Felisia, Felissa, Feliziana, Felizia, and Felizitas.
Where does the name Felisha come from?
The name Felisha has Latin roots and means among other things 'the blissful' or 'the successful'.
How do you pronounce Felisha?
The pronunciation of the name Felisha is three syllables and can be rendered as 'Fe-li-sha' [fəˈliːʃa] or [feˈliːʃa]. The gentle f-sound provides a light beginning, while the stressed syllable with a long i radiates brightness. The sh-sound gives the name a flowing and harmonious quality. Overall, Felisha sounds modern and melodic.
When is the name day of Felisha?
Felisha is celebrated on the name days of January 14, March 7, May 18, and November 23.
Popularity
In Germany, Felisha is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most popular female first names. Its best placement was in 2010, when it reached 2,348th place. In the last ten years, Felisha has been used as a first name about 30 times, securing it the 5,239th position in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,836th.
Nicknames & pet names
Elisha / Fehli / Feli / Lishi / Lissa
Famous people
- Felisha Terrell (actress)
Frequently asked questions about the name Felisha
What is the origin of the name Felisha?
Felisha has Latin roots and derives from Felicia, which means 'the blissful' or 'the successful'. The name is common in various English-speaking regions.
What does the name Felisha mean?
The name Felisha is closely associated with terms like 'the happy' and 'the fertile' and comes from the Latin word 'felix', which means 'successful' and 'happy'.
How popular is the name Felisha?
Felisha is primarily used in African American and English-speaking regions, but it has gained popularity in recent years, although it is not among the most common first names.