Eliessa

The name Eliessa is a contemporary variant of Elissa, which is considered a short form of the name Elisabeth. This, in turn, has its roots in the ancient Hebrew Elisheba or Elisheva.

What does the name Eliessa mean?

Eliessa can be interpreted as a modern version of Elissa, which represents a short form of Elisabeth. The meaning of the name translates into English as 'my God swears', 'God is perfect', and 'God is abundance'. The origin of the name lies in ancient Hebrew and derives from the word ʾĕlı̂ysheba' (אֱלִישֶׁבַע), which is composed of the elements ʾēl (אֵל) for 'God' and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע) for 'oath', 'vow', or 'seven' (the number of abundance). In biblical texts, the name appears in both the Old and New Testaments. In the Old Testament, it is mentioned as the name of Aaron's wife 'Elisheva', while Elisabeth in the New Testament is the mother of John the Baptist and the wife of the priest Zechariah. Elisabeth and its many variants are among the most sought-after first names globally. Alternatives include Elissia, Elisso, Eliso, Elisya, Elissah, Ellisabeth, Ellissya, Ellisif, Elssa, Elsche, Elsabe, Elsabea, and Ellise.

Where does the name Eliessa come from?

Eliessa is a feminine first name of ancient Hebrew origin, meaning 'my God swears'.

How do you pronounce Eliessa?

Eliessa is pronounced approximately as 'Eli-essa', with emphasis on the first syllable.

When is the name day of Eliessa?

The name day for Eliessa is celebrated on November 19.

Popularity

In Germany, Eliessa is a rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th among the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2009, reaching 2,111th place. In the last ten years, Eliessa has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, resulting in a 10-year statistic rank of 8,964th. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it holds the 10,533rd place.