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Lisa

Lisa is a feminine given name, often a short form of Elizabeth, though it has become a name in its own right in many countries. The given name derives from Hebrew Elisheba, meaning "God is my oath," and entered Western naming through the Latin form Elisabeth and related languages. In English-speaking countries Lisa rose to popularity in the mid-20th century and has remained common in many places.

In art and culture, the name is closely associated with the Mona Lisa, the portrait painted by

Notable people with the name include business executive Lisa Su, actor Lisa Kudrow, journalist Lisa Ling, singer

Lisa continues to appear in fiction: for example, Lisa Simpson is a central character on the animated

Variants and related forms include Liza, Liz, Lizzie, Lise, and Elise, with different spellings reflecting language

By itself, Lisa is a widely recognized given name with historical roots and ongoing cultural presence.

Leonardo
da
Vinci,
which
is
believed
to
depict
Lisa
Gherardini,
wife
of
Francesco
del
Giocondo.
The
painting
is
celebrated
for
its
enigmatic
smile
and
is
one
of
the
most
famous
works
of
art
in
the
world.
Lisa
Loeb,
actress
Lisa
Bonet,
and
television
personality
Lisa
Vanderpump.
The
name
appears
across
professions
and
nationalities,
reflecting
its
broad
appeal.
series
The
Simpsons,
and
the
name
is
used
for
other
characters
in
books,
films,
and
video
games.
and
culture.