Liza

Liza is a short form of Elizabeth, a name ultimately derived from the Hebrew Elisheba, meaning my God is an oath or my God is abundance. It arose independently as a familiar form in English, Russian, and other European traditions that adopted the name Elizabeth through biblical and royal influence. The name gained wide cultural currency through figures such as the American entertainer Liza Minnelli and various literary characters. Related forms include Lisa, Eliza, Elise, Lise, and Lizzie.