What does the name Lesa mean?

God is my oath, my God is abundance. short form of Elizabeth

What is the origin of the name Lesa?

The name Lesa has Hebrew, Hebrew/Latin/Greek, American, and English origins.

Is Lesa a boy or girl name?

Lesa is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #13197, and as a girl name it ranks #38200.

How popular is the name Lesa?

Lesa is ranked #13197 in popularity for boy names.

Lesa

Boy #13197 most popular

American English

Meanings & Origins

"God is my oath, my God is abundance"

Origin: Hebrew Language: Hebrew

"short form of Elizabeth"

Origin: Hebrew/Latin/Greek Language: English

Popularity

#13197

Current Rank

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Origin & Etymology

Lesa is a variant spelling of Lisa (and Leesa), itself a short form of Elizabeth, which comes from the Hebrew Elisheba meaning God is my oath or my God is abundance. Elizabeth was the name of Aarons wife in the Old Testament and of John the Baptists mother in the New Testament. The name spread throughout Europe via Christian tradition and has generated dozens of pet forms — Lisa, Liz, Lise, Elisa, Bette, Betty, and many more. Lesa is an unusual spelling that emerged in mid-20th century America.

Popularity Story

Lisa and its variants were extraordinarily popular in the United States from the 1950s through 1970s — Lisa was the number one girls name for most of the 1960s. Lesa is an uncommon spelling variant from this era.

Cultural Significance

The names biblical roots connect it to two remarkable women of faith: Elisheba, wife of the high priest Aaron, and Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist who recognized the unborn Jesus as the Messiah.

Fun Facts

Lisa was the most popular girls name in the United States from 1962 to 1969 — seven consecutive years at number one
The Mona Lisa (La Gioconda) is believed to depict Lisa Gherardini, wife of Florentine merchant Francesco del Giocondo