Elissa

[ ih-lis-uh ]

noun

1. Phoenician name of Dido.
2. a female given name, form of Elizabeth.

Example Sentences

Over at The Week, Elissa Strauss wrote that the show was evidence that “the cult of natural childbirth has gone too far.”

From The Daily Beast

Known as the “super intern” on the hit MTV reality show The Hills, she went on to assist Vogue stylist Elissa Santisi.

From The Daily Beast

A witty, sharp collection of interconnected short stories by Vanity Fair contributor Elissa Schappell.

From The Daily Beast

Elissa faithful, and Lucifer would have become the very saviour of mankind.

From Project Gutenberg

He even hints at the reformation that would have taken place in his character, had Elissa been but true.

From Project Gutenberg

From somewhere beside the dais the woman Elissa crept and knelt, clasping the knees of the man.

From Project Gutenberg

"Medina" (the golden mean), "Elissa" and "Perissa" (the two extremes).

From Project Gutenberg

The Dream is one which Elissa relates—relates to her lover, Lucifer.

From Project Gutenberg