Lysa as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Lysa

What is the meaning of the name Lysa ?

The baby name Lysa is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈlaɪsə/ (LYE-sə),/ˈliːsə/ (LEE-sə) — alternative pronunciation.

Lysa is in Origin.

Lysa is a modern, streamlined given name with two converging origins. Most commonly it is a spelling variant of Lisa/Liza, short forms of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva meaning "God is my oath" or "God’s promise." It can also serve as a short form of Greek-derived Lys- names (e.g., Lysandra, Lysanne), from Greek lysis "release," yielding the sense of "liberation" or "freedom."

Usage follows the wide Elizabeth tradition that spread through medieval Europe; Lisa surged internationally in the mid-20th century, and Lysa emerged as a chic alternative from the 1960s onward, appearing in France, North America, and occasionally Scandinavia. Related forms and cognates include Lisa, Liza, Lyssa, Lise, Élise, Elise, Eliza, Lisette, and Elisabeth/Elizabeth. Depending on the lineage you prefer, Lysa carries the meanings "God’s oath" or "freedom," a compact choice with both devotional and independent overtones.