Liza - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Liza \l(i)-

is pronounced LYE-za, LEE-zah. It is of English origin. Short form of Elizabeth (Hebrew) "God's promise", Aliza, and Eliza. See also Lisa. Entertainer Liza Minoelli.

Liza has 6 variant forms: Leeza, Litsea, Litzea, Liz, Lizzie and Lyza.

For more information, see also the related name Betty.

Baby names that sound like Liza are Lize, Lizz, Lizy and Luiza.

Liza is a very common first name for women (#808 out of 4276) but an uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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