Origin:
English
Greek
Hebrew
Sex:Female
Unisex Name?No
Meaning:Variant of Elizabeth: My God is bountiful;God of plenty. Famous bearer: Dido, Queen of Carthage, was known as Elissa.
Soul Urge:People with the name Elissa have a deep inner desire for a stable, loving family or community, and a need to work with others and to be appreciated.
Expression:People with the name Elissa tend to be quiet, cooperative, considerate, sympathetic to others, adaptable, balanced and sometimes shy. They are trustworthy, respecting the confidences of others, and make excellent diplomats, mediators and partners. They are often very intuitive. They like detail and order, and often find change worrisome. They may sometimes feel insecure or restless.