God is my oath; also wanderer
Elissa is a Greek form of the Hebrew name Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath.' In classical mythology, it was also the alternative name of Dido, the legendary founder and queen of Carthage, often associated with the Phoenician word for 'wanderer'.
About 108 girls were named Elissa in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Legendary founder and first queen of Carthage, also known as Dido
Award-winning Lebanese singer known as the 'Queen of Emotions'
American voice actress known for Pixar films
Italian-born American actress and novelist of the 1930s
Australian film director
The same feel as Elissa — far less common.
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