God is my oath; honey bee
Lissa is primarily a diminutive of Melissa or Elisabeth. In its connection to Melissa, it stems from the Greek word for 'honey bee,' while its link to Elisabeth gives it the Hebrew meaning 'God is my oath.'
About 12 girls were named Lissa in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
British novelist and screenwriter
A Moroi princess and protagonist · Vampire Academy
Argentine singer and member of Bandana
