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Elesa
Pronounced eh-LEE-suh /ษหliห.sษ/Low
Meaning: Elesa is best read as a respelled form of Elisa, itself a short, softer form of Elizabeth. Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath' or 'pledged to God,' so Elesa inherits that devotional meaning through its parent name.Low
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880โpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Elesa traces back through Elisa to Elizabeth, one of the deepest wells in the Western naming tradition, rooted in the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath.' The dropped consonant and open vowels give Elesa a lighter, more modern sound than its stately parent.
It was never a common American name, given to only about fifteen girls a year even at its modest peak around 1963, and it faded steadily after the 1970s. Families drawn to it usually wanted the dignity of Elizabeth in a fresher, easier package.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Elesa mean?
It is a variant of Elisa, a short form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew for 'God is my oath' or 'pledged to God.'
How do you pronounce Elesa?
It is said eh-LEE-suh /ษหliห.sษ/ - three syllables.
Is Elesa a boy or girl name?
Elesa is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Elesa?
It was always rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen girls a year around its peak in the early nineteen-sixties.