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Elisa is a name that can mean many different things! It's often a girl's name, but it can also refer to TV shows, movies, music, companies, or even scientific tests. This page will help you understand the different meanings of "Elisa."

In Entertainment

The name Elisa has been used for various exciting things in the world of movies, TV, and music.

TV Shows

  • Elisa (1959 TV series): This was a telenovela, which is a type of TV drama series, made in 1959.
  • Elisa (1979 TV series): Another telenovela, this one came out in 1979.

Movies

  • Élisa (film): This is a French movie from 1995. It starred famous actors like Gérard Depardieu and Vanessa Paradis.
  • Para Elisa: This is a thriller film from Spain, released in 2013. A thriller is a movie that keeps you on the edge of your seat!

Music

  • Elisa (album): This is a music album released in 2002 by a popular Italian singer named Elisa. It's a collection of her songs.
  • Eliza (Cherubini): Sometimes, "Elisa" can be an older way to spell "Eliza." This name was used for an opera created in 1794 by a composer named Cherubini. An opera is a play where most of the words are sung.

People Named Elisa

Many talented people around the world share the name Elisa.

As a Given Name

  • Elisa (given name): Elisa is a popular first name for girls. It comes from the name Elizabeth and means "my God is abundance" or "God is my oath."

Famous Singers

  • Elisa (Japanese singer) (born 1989): She is a singer and model from Japan. She is known for her beautiful voice.
  • Elisa (Italian singer) (born 1977): This Elisa is a very well-known singer and songwriter from Italy. She has released many successful albums.

Other Notable People

  • Subcomandante Elisa (born 1955): She is an activist from Mexico. An activist is someone who works hard to bring about social or political change.

Other Uses of Elisa

The name Elisa or ELISA can also refer to scientific methods, companies, or even things from ancient stories.

Science and Technology

  • ELISA (company): This is a large telecommunications company based in Finland. They provide phone and internet services to many people.
  • ELISA (satellite): This refers to a series of special satellites used by the French military. Satellites are machines that orbit Earth and are used for communication or observation.
  • Evolved Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (eLISA): This is a proposed project to build a special space telescope. It would be designed to detect gravitational waves, which are tiny ripples in space and time caused by very powerful events in the universe, like black holes colliding.

Mythology

  • Elissa: This is another name for Dido, a very important queen in ancient Greek mythology. Dido was the queen of Carthage, a powerful city in North Africa.

See also

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  • Elise (disambiguation)
  • Eliza (disambiguation)
  • Alisa (disambiguation)
  • Lisa (disambiguation)
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