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Lisa is an English and Italian short form of Elisabeth, which derives from the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning God is my oath or God is abundance. The name gained widespread popularity across Europe during the twentieth century, partly through cultural touchstones such as Leonardo da Vinci's famous portrait known as the Mona Lisa. It reached peak usage in the United States and United Kingdom during the 1960s and 1970s. Related forms include Lise, Liese, Elisa, and Lisa's full source name Elisabeth.