Yalisa

Yalisa is a feminine name variant of Jalisa, which in turn is a form of the name Elisabeth. The origin of this name goes back to Elisheva or Elischeba.

What does the name Yalisa mean?

Yalisa, as a feminine first name, is a variation of Jalisa and a variant of the name Elisabeth. The meaning of the name is 'God swears' as well as 'God is abundance.' It originates from ancient Hebrew and derives from the word ʾĕlı̂ysheba' (אֱלִישֶׁבַע), which is composed of the components ʾēl (אֵל), meaning 'God,' and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע) for 'oath,' 'pledge,' or the number 'seven' (symbolizing abundance). In Arabic, the name is translated as 'the friend.' Additionally, the name appears in the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. In the Old Testament, it is mentioned as the name of Aaron's wife 'Elisheva,' while 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. Other variants include Jelisa, Jaleesa, Shaleesa, Taleesa, Elisa, Ellisa, Ellisabeth, Ellissya, Ellisif, Elssa, Elsche, Elsabe, Elsabea, Ellise, Jelsha, Telsche, Telsa, Telse, and Telseke.

Where does the name Yalisa come from?

The name Yalisa has ancient Hebrew roots and means 'God swears.' The components consist of ʾēl (אֵל), which means 'God' in ancient Hebrew, and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע) for 'oath,' 'pledge,' or 'seven' (the number of abundance). The name is widespread in various languages such as African American, American, Anglo-American, and Arabic.

How do you pronounce Yalisa?

The pronunciation of Yalisa is three syllables and is rendered as 'Ya-li-sa' [jaˈliːza] or [jaˈliːsa]. The name begins with a clear, friendly j-sound. The stressed long i gives the sound brightness, while the gentle ending fades softly. Yalisa sounds melodic and modern, with a clear rhythm and harmonious resonance.

When is the name day of Yalisa?

The name day of Yalisa is celebrated on November 19.

Popularity

In Germany, Yalisa is a rather rare first name. The name currently ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was in 2014 at 4,003rd place. In the last ten years, Yalisa has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, resulting in an 11,442nd place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, the name ranks 9,958th.

Nicknames & pet names

Yali / Yalishka