English word origin

Etymology of Lisa

Diminutive of Elisabeth in several European languages. The computer is named after Lisa Brennan-Jobs, officially explained as an acronym for “Locally Integrated Software Architecture”.

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name

A female given name from Hebrew.

noun

Ellipsis of Apple Lisa. · An idealised girlfriend.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Diminutive of Elisabeth in several European languages. The computer is named after Lisa Brennan-Jobs, officially explained as an acronym for “Locally Integrated Software Architecture”.

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