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GirlPronounced English /ˈlaɪ.zə/; English /ˈliː.zə/; Russian /ˈlʲi.zə/; Georgian /li.za/Greek language family

Liza

Short form of Elizabeth, Yelizaveta, Elisavet or Elisabed.

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Liza is a girl name.

Pronunciation: English /ˈlaɪ.zə/; English /ˈliː.zə/; Russian /ˈlʲi.zə/; Georgian /li.za/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationEnglish /ˈlaɪ.zə/; English /ˈliː.zə/; Russian /ˈlʲi.zə/; Georgian /li.za/
Language familyGreek

Meaning and history

Short form of Elizabeth (English), Yelizaveta (Russian), Elisavet (Greek) or Elisabed (Georgian).

Notes and context

Usage: english, russian, greek, georgian | Russian: Лиза; Greek: Λίζα; Georgian: ლიზა

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