Elissa is a name with multiple origins, including English and German. It is a variant of Elisa and bears the meanings 'my God is an oath'or 'oath. 'The name has been used as a short form for Elisabeth or Elizabeth, which shares the same meaning. Elissa gained popularity as an alternate name for Queen Dido, the founder and first queen of Tyre. The name has various spelling and pronunciation variations, including Ellissa and Elyssa. It is pronounced as eh-liss-uh and has a fascinating connection to ancient Phoenician history.
