Elisa Lemos

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Elisa Lemos — my God is an oath
42K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Elisa Lemos is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Elisa is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Elisa is a feminine and masculine (though not as common) given name. It is of Phoenician origin. According to legend, the first queen of Carthage was Elissa (also known as Dido). Another opinion is that it is a shortened form of Elisabeth, a variant of the Biblical name Elizabeth or that it is a shortened version of Elisha or Eliseus. In the Greek (Septuagint) version of the Book of Genesis, Elisa is listed as one of the grandsons of Noah born after the flood. Closely related names include Elissa, Eliza, Lisa, Elsa, Elisha, and the French form Élise. The surname Lemos: Lemos is a Portuguese-language surname. It can be also Greek (Λεμός). Portuguese surname Álvaro Lemos (born 1993), Spanish footballer Amanda Lemos (born 1987), Brazilian mixed martial artist Ana Cláudia Lemos (born 1988), Brazilian athlete Daniel Lemos (born 1990), Brazilian footballer Ester de Lemos (born 1929), Portuguese writer and former politician Gaspar de Lemos (15th century), Portuguese explorer Gerard Lemos, Baron Lemos (born 1958), British-Indian social policy researcher, author and life peer Manuel Gayoso de Lemos (1747–1799), Spanish governor of Louisiana Norberto Lemos (born 1964). Elisa is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 42K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Elisa reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Elisa

Meaning: my God is an oath

Greek

Elisa is a feminine and masculine (though not as common) given name. It is of Phoenician origin. According to legend, the first queen of Carthage was Elissa (also known as Dido). Another opinion is that it is a shortened form of Elisabeth, a variant of the Biblical name Elizabeth or that it is a shortened version of Elisha or Eliseus. In the Greek (Septuagint) version of the Book of Genesis, Elisa is listed as one of the grandsons of Noah born after the flood. Closely related names include Elissa, Eliza, Lisa, Elsa, Elisha, and the French form Élise.

Surname: Lemos

Spanish

Lemos is a Portuguese-language surname. It can be also Greek (Λεμός). Portuguese surname Álvaro Lemos (born 1993), Spanish footballer Amanda Lemos (born 1987), Brazilian mixed martial artist Ana Cláudia Lemos (born 1988), Brazilian athlete Daniel Lemos (born 1990), Brazilian footballer Ester de Lemos (born 1929), Portuguese writer and former politician Gaspar de Lemos (15th century), Portuguese explorer Gerard Lemos, Baron Lemos (born 1958), British-Indian social policy researcher, author and life peer Manuel Gayoso de Lemos (1747–1799), Spanish governor of Louisiana Norberto Lemos (born 1964).

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Elisa is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 13%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Elisa by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Elisa Lemos

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Elisa Lemos:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Elisa?
The first name Elisa originates from Greek. Elisa is a feminine and masculine (though not as common) given name. It is of Phoenician origin. According to legend, the first queen of Carthage was Elissa (also known as Dido). Another opinion is that it is a shortened form of Elisabeth, a variant of the Biblical name Elizabeth or that it is a shortened version of Elisha or Eliseus. In the Greek (Septuagint) version of the Book of Genesis, Elisa is listed as one of the grandsons of Noah born after the flood. Closely related names include Elissa, Eliza, Lisa, Elsa, Elisha, and the French form Élise.
When was Elisa most popular?
The name Elisa reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Lemos?
The surname Lemos originates from Spanish. Lemos is a Portuguese-language surname. It can be also Greek (Λεμός). Portuguese surname Álvaro Lemos (born 1993), Spanish footballer Amanda Lemos (born 1987), Brazilian mixed martial artist Ana Cláudia Lemos (born 1988), Brazilian athlete Daniel Lemos (born 1990), Brazilian footballer Ester de Lemos (born 1929), Portuguese writer and former politician Gaspar de Lemos (15th century), Portuguese explorer Gerard Lemos, Baron Lemos (born 1958), British-Indian social policy researcher, author and life peer Manuel Gayoso de Lemos (1747–1799), Spanish governor of Louisiana Norberto Lemos (born 1964).
What are the origins of the name Elisa Lemos?
The name Elisa Lemos combines two different traditions: the first name Elisa has Greek roots, while the surname Lemos originates from Spanish.
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