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Talissa is an extended form of Tale, a Frisian-Low German short version of the name Adelheid, which originally derives from the names Adalhaidis and Adalheidis. The female first name stands for 'the Noble', 'the Aristocratic', 'the Noblewoman', or 'of noble nature'.
What does the name Talissa mean?
Talissa is an extended variant of Tale, a Frisian-Low German short form of Adelheid, which has its roots in the names Adalhaidis and Adalheidis. The name means 'the Noble', 'the Aristocratic', 'the Noblewoman', or 'of noble nature'. Its origins lie in Old High German, derived from the terms adal, meaning 'noble', 'aristocratic', 'the nobility', 'of noble descent', or 'noble lineage', and heit, which denotes 'the kind', 'the manner', 'the form', or 'the origin'. Additionally, Talissa represents an African American variation or alternative form of the name Lisa, which has been expanded with the prefix 'Ta-'. Lisa is a short form of the biblical name Elisabeth, which originally traces back to Elisheva or Elischeba. Literally translated, Elisabeth means 'God swears' and 'God is perfect' or 'God is perfection'. The origin lies in Old Hebrew, derived from the word ʾĕlı̂ysheba' (אֱלִישֶׁבַע), which consists of the components ʾēl (אֵל) for 'God' and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע) for 'oath', 'swear', or 'seven' (the number of fullness). Other forms include Talea, Thale, Thalea, Thalisa, Talisa, Taliza, Talischa, and Taleesa. Notable variants include Adelaide (French and Italian), Alice, Alicia, and Alyssa.
How do you pronounce Talissa?
Talissa is pronounced as 'Ta-lissa'.
When is the name day of Talissa?
The name day for Talissa is celebrated on February 5, October 17, and December 16.
Popularity
In Germany, Talissa is a fairly common first name. In 2023, it ranked 3,880th on the list of the most common female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2005 at 882nd. Over the last ten years, Talissa has been given as a first name about 50 times, placing it 3,833rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,859th.
Nicknames & pet names
Lieschen / Lissa / Lissy / Tali / Talisha / Talle / Tally / Taly / Talysah / Tilly
Frequently asked questions about the name Talissa
What is the origin of the name Talissa?
Talissa has both ancient Hebrew and Old High German roots. It is an extended form of Tale, which descends from Adelheid, and means 'the Noble'.
What does the name Talissa mean?
The name Talissa means 'the Noble' or 'the Aristocratic'. The ancient Hebrew elements refer to God and the oath, while the Old High German roots point to nobility and noble nature.
How popular is the name Talissa?
Talissa is a rather rare name that is used in various countries, including Brazil and English-speaking regions. Its variants like Talisa or Talischa are also known.