Elise

Elise is a French and Germanic short form of Elizabeth, which traces back through Latin and Greek to the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning either God is my oath or God is abundance. The name gained wide use across medieval Europe through veneration of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary and the biblical Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist. It remains popular throughout Scandinavia, France, and the German-speaking world, and inspired Beethoven's famous piano piece Für Elise. Closely related forms include Elisa, Élise, Lisa, and Elisabeth.