Lisa in Chinese
Lisa in Chinese is 丽莎 (Lì Shā).
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- God is my oath
The name traces back to Hebrew sources, where it is usually explained as "God is my oath". It first shows up in US Social Security records in 1886 and peaked in 1965. Names sharing the same root meaning include Elizabeth, Isabella, Isabel, Isabelle.
3 ways to write Lisa
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
丽莎
Lì Shā
The standard transliteration of Lisa: 丽 (lì, "beautiful, elegant"), 莎 (shā, "sedge (phonetic 'sa/sha')"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
Each character maps to one sound of the English name: 丽 (lì) carries "li", 莎 (shā) carries "sa". The tone contour is 4-1 (falling, high level).
Character breakdown
19 strokes total (simplified)- 丽
lì
Tone 4 · 8 strokes (simplified)
beautiful, elegant
- 莎
shā
Tone 1 · 11 strokes (simplified)
sedge (phonetic 'sa/sha')
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
福音
Fú Yīn
Inspired by "God is my oath": 福 (fú, "blessing, fortune") + 音 (yīn, "sound, music"), expressing blessing and divine protection.
Why these characters?
福 (blessing, fortune) answers the "God" in Lisa's meaning, and 音 (sound, music) rounds it off as a typical ending for girls' names.
Character breakdown
23 strokes total (simplified)- 福
fú
Tone 2 · 14 strokes (simplified)
blessing, fortune
- 音
yīn
Tone 1 · 9 strokes (simplified)
sound, music
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
丽恩
Lì Ēn
丽 (lì, "beautiful, elegant") + 恩 (ēn, "grace, kindness"): echoes the sound of the English name while carrying meaning.
Why these characters?
It keeps 丽 (lì), the same opening character as the transliteration 丽莎, for the "li" sound, and replaces the rest with 恩 ("grace, kindness") so the whole reads as a real given name.
Character breakdown
18 strokes total (simplified)- 丽
lì
Tone 4 · 8 strokes (simplified)
beautiful, elegant
- 恩
ēn
Tone 1 · 10 strokes (simplified)
grace, kindness
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Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 964,973 girls named Lisa since 1886, with the high point in 1965 (60,266 births) and the busiest decade being the 1960s. Between 1990 and 2017 it slipped, from #64 to #884 among girls.
- Peak year
- 1965
- Peak decade
- 1960s
- First year
- 1886
- Total since 1880
- 964,973
More About Lisa in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Lisa offers multiple styles to suit different preferences. Whether you prefer a phonetic transliteration that sounds like your name, or a meaningful interpretation that captures the essence of Lisa, you'll find options that work for you.
Names with the same root meaning include Elizabeth in Chinese, Isabella in Chinese, Isabel in Chinese, Isabelle in Chinese, and Elise in Chinese, which share similar origins or meanings.
If you're exploring Chinese names for girls, you might also be interested in Elizabeth in Chinese, Isabella in Chinese, and Isabel in Chinese. Each name has its own unique character combinations and meanings.
Other popular choices include Isabelle in Chinese, Elise in Chinese, Kathryn in Chinese, Destiny in Chinese, and Ella in Chinese, each with beautiful traditional and simplified character options.
When choosing Chinese characters for Lisa, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Lisa to native Chinese speakers
- Meaningful symbolism: Characters chosen for their beautiful meanings and cultural significance
- Balanced approach: A combination of sound and meaning that works well in both languages
Browse our complete A-Z index of Chinese names to explore more options, or start with our curated list of popular names in Chinese to see what others are choosing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Lisa in Chinese characters?
丽莎 (Lì Shā), or 麗莎 in traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
How many strokes does 丽莎 have?
19 strokes in simplified form and 30 in traditional; per character: 丽 8, 莎 11.
How popular is the name Lisa?
US Social Security records show 964,973 girls named Lisa since 1886, with the high point in 1965 (60,266 births) and the busiest decade being the 1960s. Between 1990 and 2017 it slipped, from #64 to #884 among girls.