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For a meaning of the Hebrew name Eli, NOBSE Study Bible Name List takes the ×¢× -part to come from ×¢×× ('ala), meaning to ascend. The ×, NOBSE seems to explain as an adjective-maker but also as a remnant of ××. Hence NOBSE reads  High that is God Is High .
Elisa /eli-sa/ [3 sylls.] as a name for girls is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of the name Elisa is God is my oath. Elisa is an alternate spelling of Elise (French, Hebrew): short variation of Elisabeth. Elisa is also a derivative of Eliza (Hebrew): short variation of Elizabeth.