Lisa 
English, "Short for Elizabeth; consecrated to God"
Back in the 1960s and '70s, Lisa was as popular as Emily is today. Though the name has faded a bit, it is still a lovely name for a friendly, outgoing girl.

Variations
Leesah, Lisza, Liesa, Lysa, Lissa, Liesebet, Liese, Liseta, Lisette, Lisetta, Lise, Leesa, Lesa, Leeza
Nicknames
Lee, Lis, Liss
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