Alisa

Alisa (Alísa) is a feminine first name regarded as a Dutch variant of the name Alice. This, in turn, is a French short form of Adelheid. The name has its roots in Old High German and is semantically translated as 'of noble nature' or 'of noble status'. It can also be interpreted as 'the noble one', 'the dignified one', or 'the aristocratic one'.

What does the name Alisa mean?

Alisa (Alísa) is a feminine first name considered a Dutch variant of Alice, which in turn is a French short form of Adelheid. Originally stemming from Old High German, the name roughly means 'of noble nature' or 'of noble status' and can also be translated as 'the noble one', 'the dignified one', or 'the aristocratic one'. It derives from the Old High German words adal, meaning 'noble', 'distinguished', or 'of noble lineage', and heit, which stands for 'the kind', 'the manner', or 'the origin'. The first scientific evidence for the name Alisa comes from Finland and Russia. Additionally, there are other origins and linguistic areas where this girl's name appears. In Hebrew, it is translated as 'the joy', 'cheerful', 'gentle', or 'mild'. In Turkish, Alisa is interpreted as 'the beautiful one'. Furthermore, it is regarded as the Bosnian form of Alisha, which is directly derived from the Arabic Alīssā or ‘Alīssah and means 'the wanderer'. Finally, the name can also be traced back to the Indian Alīśā (अलीशा), which comes from Sanskrit and means 'protected by God'. Variants include Alis, Alissa, Alisanne, Alisha, Alishaa, Alisz (Hungarian), Alischia, Alischa, Alise, Alisca, Alisia, Alissia, Älisia, Alishia, Alisya, Alisi, and Alisja.

Where does the name Alisa come from?

The name Alisa has Old High German roots and means among other things 'of noble status' or 'the noble one'. The components in Old High German consist of adal (noble, distinguished, nobility, of noble lineage, noble descent) and heit (the kind, the manner, the form, the origin). Alisa is used in various languages, including Bosnian, German, Finnish, French, Hebrew, Indian, Dutch, Russian, Sanskrit, and Ukrainian.

How do you pronounce Alisa?

The pronunciation of Alisa is melodic and three syllables. The name is usually pronounced as 'A-li-sa' [aˈliːza], starting with an open A sound that conveys a warm aura. The middle syllable has a long I sound, and the voiced s adds a gentle accent. Alisa sounds harmonious and modern, characterized by a clear structure and friendly demeanor.

When is the name day of Alisa?

The name days for Alisa fall on February 5, March 25, and December 16.

Popularity

Alisa is among the frequently given first names in Germany. Currently, it ranks 177th on the list of the most popular female first names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2010, when it placed 120th. In the last ten years, Alisa has been given as a first name approximately 4,300 times, placing it 155th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it is ranked 161st.

Nicknames & pet names

Aischa / Aishe / Al / Ali / Ali-Baba / Alice / Alis / Alisch / Alischa / Alischen / Alisi / Alisia / Alisik / Alison / Ally / Aloser / Alü / Ayli / Eli / Isa / Isi / Lia / Lici / Liescha / Lieschen / Liesl / Liessi / Lilly / Lis / Lisa / Lischen / Lise / Lisi / Lisie / Lisl / Lisschen / Lissi / Lissy / Liz / Lizi / Loisel

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Famous people

• Alisa (Elisa) Gabbai (Israeli singer)
• Alisa Bendlin (German footballer at DSC Arminia Bielefeld)
• Alisa Camplin (freestyle skier from Australia)
• Alisa Durbrow (Japanese actress)
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• Alisa Freindlich (Russian actress)
• Alisa Galliamova (chess player from Russia)
• Alisa Ganieva (Japanese writer)
• Alisa Khaleyeva (swimmer)
• Alisa Koonen (Russian actress)
• Alisa Kozhikina (Russian singer)
• Alisa Kwitney (American writer)
• Alisa Margolis (Ukrainian artist)
• Alisa Maric (chess grandmaster)
• Alisa Mizuki (Japanese actress)
• Alisa Persons (film director from America)
• Alisa Reyes (actress from the USA)
• Alisa Sodoleva (Belarusian dancer)
• Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez (American writer)
• Alisa van Oijen (cyclist from Austria)