Jalisa
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- Name
- Jalisa
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Jalisa is a contemporary and American variant of the name Jelisa, which in turn is a form of the name Elisabeth. This originally derives from Elisheva or Elischeba.
What does the name Jalisa mean?
Jalisa represents a modern spelling of Jelisa, which is considered a form of Elisabeth, tracing back to the Hebrew Elisheva. The English translation of the name is 'God is my oath' or 'God is abundance'. The origin of the name lies in Ancient Hebrew and derives from the word ʾĕlı̂ysheba' (אֱלִישֶׁבַע), which consists of the elements ʾēl (אֵל) for 'God' and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע) for 'oath', 'vow', or 'seven' (a number that represents abundance). In the Bible, the name appears in both the Old and New Testaments. In the Old Testament, the wife of Aaron, 'Elisheva', is mentioned, and in the New Testament, Elisabeth is the mother of John the Baptist and the wife of the priest Zechariah. Elisabeth and its many variants are among the most common first names worldwide. Jalisa is also seen as an alternative spelling to Jaleesa and has numerous related forms, including Yalisa, Shaleesa, Taleesa, Elisa, Ellisa, Ellisabeth, Ellissya, Ellisif, Elssa, Elsche, Elsabe, Elsabea, Ellise, Jelsha, Telsche, Telsa, Telse, and Telseke.
Where does the name Jalisa come from?
The name Jalisa has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and means 'God is my oath'. The word components consist of ʾēl (אֵל) for God and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע) for oath, vow, or the number seven (which represents abundance). It is used in American, Anglo-American, and English languages.
How do you pronounce Jalisa?
Ja-lisa
When is the name day of Jalisa?
The name day for Jalisa falls on November 19.
Popularity
In Germany, Jalisa is a rather rare first name. In 2019, it ranked 4,068th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Jalisa achieved its best ranking in 2009 at 2,111th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times as a first name, placing it at 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 11,574th.
Frequently asked questions about the name Jalisa
Where does the name Jalisa come from?
The name Jalisa has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and means 'God is my oath'.
What does the name Jalisa mean?
Jalisa represents a modern spelling of Jelisa, which is considered a form of Elisabeth. The meaning is 'God is my oath' or 'God is abundance'.
How popular is the name Jalisa?
Jalisa is a less common variant of the name Elisabeth, which is very frequent worldwide; however, Jalisa has gained popularity in recent years.