Felisa
Fact sheet
- Name
- Felisa
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Felisa is the Spanish variant of Felicia, the feminine form of the name Felix. The latter has its roots in the ancient Roman surname Felicianus.
What does the name Felisa mean?
The name Felisa is a Spanish derivative of Felicia, a feminine form of Felix. This name has its origins in the Latin Felicianus. Felisa means 'the Happy', 'the Fertile', 'the Successful', and 'the Blissful'. The Latin root, felix, stands for 'successful', 'happy', 'fertile', and 'bringing luck'. In Roman mythology, Felicitas symbolizes the goddess of luck. Alternative spellings include Felica or Feliza. Other variants include Felixina, Feliciana, Felicidad, Felicidade, Felicita, Felicity, Felice, Felicie, Felicienne, Felicitas, Felicja, Felicite, Felicitasz, Felicyta, Felisha, Felisheya, Felisia, Felissa, Feliziana, Felizia, and Felizitas.
Where does the name Felisa come from?
The first name Felisa has Latin roots and means among other things 'the Happy' and 'the Fertile'. The Latin terms are felix for 'successful', 'fertile', 'bringing luck' as well as felicitas for 'luck' or 'bliss'. The language is Spanish.
How do you pronounce Felisa?
The sound and pronunciation of Felisa: Felisa has a three-syllable and clear structure. The pronunciation 'Fe-li-sa' [feˈliːza] brings a bright and light note to the sound through the long I in the middle syllable. The voiced S or Z at the end creates a lively, fine accent. This makes Felisa sound friendly, melodic, and gentle - clear in structure and open in the ending.
When is the name day of Felisa?
The name day for Felisa is celebrated on January 14, March 7, May 18, and November 23.
Popularity
In Germany, Felisa is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. The name reached its highest placement in 2010 at 1,573rd. In the last ten years, Felisa has been given as a first name about 60 times, placing it 3,277th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,244th.
Nicknames & pet names
Fe / Fee / Feli / Isa / Lisa
Similar first names
Famous people
- Felisa Batacan (writer from Ireland)
- Felisa Vanoff (American dancer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Felisa
What is the origin of the name Felisa?
Felisa has Latin roots and derives from Felicia, which means 'the Happy'. The name is particularly common in Spanish-speaking regions.
What does the name Felisa mean?
The name Felisa means 'the Happy', 'the Fertile', and 'the Successful'. It is derived from the Latin word 'felix', which stands for happiness and success.
How popular is the name Felisa?
The popularity of the name Felisa varies by region, but it is quite appreciated in Spanish-speaking areas. In other countries, the name is less common.