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Elysa
Pronounced eh-LEE-suh /ɛˈliː.sɑː/Medium
Meaning: A variant spelling of Elisa (Elissa), a short form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath.' The -ys spelling gives a soft modern twist.Low
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History & Origin
Elysa is a variant spelling of Elisa (Elissa), itself a short form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath.' It reads as an elegant, gentle name, rare in the U.S. (said 'eh-LEE-suh').
In the U.S. this spelling appears only rarely. Rare, elegant, and soft.
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What does the name Elysa mean?
Elysa is a spelling of Elisa, a short form of Elizabeth from the Hebrew for 'God is my oath.'
How do you pronounce Elysa?
It's said eh-LEE-suh /ɛˈliː.sɑː/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Elysa a boy or girl name?
Elysa is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Elysa?
This spelling is rare in the U.S.; Elisa is more common.