National Lisa Day 2023: Every year on December 3, people celebrate National Lisa Day. The longer name Elisabeth comes from the Hebrew name Elisheba, which is where the name Lisa comes from. Elisheba means “God is my promise or oath,” so Elisabeth (or Elizabeth) and Lisa both mean “promised to God” or “God’s promise.” That really is a good start. We don’t know of any men named Lisa yet because the name is for women. There’s no better time than now to change that, though, because the name has such a beautiful message.
People all over the world know the picture by Leonardo da Vinci as the “Mona Lisa.” It may be the most famous Lisa ever. Lisa Gherardini is the woman behind it. She is an Italian noblewoman whose husband asked Da Vinci to paint a picture of her in honor of the birth of their second child. Mona is not her first name, despite what most people think. It comes from the Italian word “madonna,” which means “my lady.”
How National Lisa Day Came To Be
Sources say that the name didn’t show up for the first time until 1886. By 1954, the name was ranked number 73 in the whole country of America. It stayed very famous for another 20 years. The U.S. Social Security Administration (S.S.A.) found that Lisa was the sixth most popular girl’s name in Alaska in 1962. In 1965, there were the most Lisas ever recorded, mostly in the state of New York. It’s clear that the 1960s were a great time to be Lisa.
It’s hard to know where to start because there are so many famous Lisas. But if you want to go in order, you can start with the Mona Lisa, which is one of the most famous paintings in the world. Leonardo da Vinci painted it sometime between 1503 and 1519, and people all over the world have been fascinated by it for hundreds of years. Lisa Gherardini is the wife of a nobleman in Florence, and this tiny portrait is of her. Her mysterious smile and expression have been the subject of endless argument and discussion. The picture is thought to be very valuable. That being said, it would be worth about $700 million if it were put on a price tag.
Now we’re in the 1990s, when the famous comedy “Friends” came out. Lisa Kudrow, who some people call Phoebe Buffay, became famous overnight because of how well the show did. Lisa Raymond, an American tennis player, was named number one in the world in doubles in the year 2000. She is a well-known person in the world of doubles tennis, especially since she has won 11 Grand Slam titles.
Also of importance is Lisa Marie Presley, who is the only child of Elvis Presley and his wife Priscilla and is the only heir to “The King’s” entire estate. She is also well-known for being married to Michael Jackson, the “King of Pop.” It seems like music royalty runs in her family. Lisa from the very famous girl group Blackpink is for younger people who know about the South Korean wave that is spreading around the world. Born Pranpriya Manobal, she is a Thai rapper who goes by the names Lalisa Manobal or just Lisa. These are just the tip of the iceberg. We hope they make you value Lisas everywhere even more.
What To Do On National Lisa Day
Make a Lisa you know feel unique.
Do something nice for a Lisa you know today, since it’s Name Appreciation Day after all. Many people have the name Lisa, so we’re sure you know at least one. Maybe find a way to thank a famous Lisa if that doesn’t work.
Get ideas for making your own Lisa mix.
Just now, we gave you some ideas to get you going. This could even turn into a fun project about songs with girl’s names in the title. Check out some other artists who are also named Lisa while you’re at it.
Take a pub game with a Lisa theme.
What about making your next pub game or trivia night questions about the name Lisa? You could also add Elizabeth. We’re sure they will find a lot, and the study will be very interesting. Ready to face the challenge?
5 songs about Lisa that should be on every Lisa fan’s playlist.
Named “Lalisa”
Because we know you’re interested, we have to talk about the song by Thai rapper Lisa.
“The Love Song of the Mona Lisa”
This is a song by the American pop-rock band Panic! At The Disco is one of many songs that were influenced by the art piece.
“Depressed Lisa”
This song by Yusuf/Cat Stevens makes you feel everything. It’s said to be about his autistic sister.
“The Song of Lisa”
This song was written by Canadian singer-songwriter Allison Crowe and is dedicated to her friend Lisa Young, who went missing in 2002.
“Listen, Lisa”
Lisa Loeb and Nine Stories, a well-known American singer, make this easy listening music with a hint of nostalgia.
This Is Why We Love National Lisa Day
Lisa is a lovely name.
The name Lisa is lovely and has a beautiful meaning that will never go out of style. Its roots are the names Elisabeth and Elizabeth. We think it will be a while before people stop wanting this name. Even more so now that it’s a name for both boys and girls.
Lisas are praised extra much.
Whatever helps you enjoy a Mona Lisa—again admiring the painting in the Louvre or watching old episodes of “Friends” It would be even better if you knew a Lisa. You should get back in touch with them and tell them how much you care right now.
More information about well-known Lisas
Wikipedia has such a long list of Lisas that we think today could be spent just Googling these wonderful people. It gives you a chance to meet someone new and learn something interesting about them. Their name is Lisa.
National Lisa Day Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | December 3 | Sunday |
| 2024 | December 3 | Tuesday |
| 2025 | December 3 | Wednesday |
| 2026 | December 3 | Thursday |
| 2027 | December 3 | Friday |