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Jelissa
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The name Jelissa is considered an English and American form of Jelisaweta, which represents a Slavic variant of the name Elisabeth. The latter has its roots in the ancient Hebrew Elisheba or Elisheva.
What does the name Jelissa mean?
Jelissa is regarded as an English and American derivation of Jelisaweta, a Slavic variant of the name Elisabeth, which has its origins in the ancient Hebrew Elisheba or Elisheva. The German translation of the meaning is 'God is perfect', 'God is my oath', and 'God is fullness'. The origin of the name lies in ancient Hebrew and is derived from the word ʾĕlı̂ysheba' (אֱלִישֶׁבַע), which consists of the elements ʾēl (אֵל) for 'God' and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע) for 'oath', 'vow', or 'seven' (symbol of fullness). The name appears in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. In the Old Testament, it refers to Aaron's wife 'Elisheva', while in the New Testament, Elisabeth is the mother of John the Baptist and the wife of the priest Zechariah. With numerous variants, Elisabeth is one of the most common first names worldwide. Other variants include Eliseba, Elsine, Els, Elsy, Elsi, Elsie, Elsike, Elsita, Elske, Elseke, Elsbe, Elska, Elscha, and Yelissa.
Where does the name Jelissa come from?
The name Jelissa has its roots in ancient Hebrew and means 'God is perfect'. The word parts consist of ʾēl (אֵל) for 'God' and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע) for 'oath', 'vow', or 'seven'. The languages in which this name occurs are American and English.
How do you pronounce Jelissa?
Je-liss-ah
When is the name day of Jelissa?
The name day for Jelissa is celebrated on November 19.
Popularity
In Germany, Jelissa is a rather rare first name and has not made a mark in the German name popularity lists. Its best placement was in 1994, reaching the 1,905th position in the name charts of France. Between 1930 and 2024, Jelissa was given as a first name in France approximately 70 times, placing it at 3,809th. However, in the last ten years, the name has not been given there anymore.
Nicknames & pet names
Lissa
Frequently asked questions about the name Jelissa
What is the origin of the name Jelissa?
Jelissa has its roots in ancient Hebrew and is regarded as a derivation of Jelisaweta, a Slavic variant of the name Elisabeth.
What does the name Jelissa mean?
The meaning of Jelissa is 'God is perfect', 'God is my oath', or 'God is fullness'.
How popular is the name Jelissa?
Jelissa is primarily common in English-speaking countries but does not have the same popularity as the classic form Elisabeth.