Liesel

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Liesel Pronunciation

Liesel is pronounced LEE-zəl /ˈli.zəl/Medium

Meaning: German pet form of Elisabeth — from Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath; God is abundance'Medium

In 30 seconds: God is my oath: Liesel pets the German Elisabeth — 'God is my oath'. Soft, vintage, and warm (said 'LEE-zəl').

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Origin MediumHebrew, German

MeaningGerman pet form of Elisabeth — from Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath; God is abundance'

U.S. rank (2024)#5700 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births22 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,213

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Liesel is a German pet form of Elisabeth — from Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath; God is abundance'. A soft, vintage, charming name (the eldest von Trapp daughter Liesl in The Sound of Music; Liesel Meminger of The Book Thief; said 'LEE-zəl').

In the U.S. it appears in German families. Rare, God-is-my-oath at the root, and vintage.

Did you know? Elisabeth means 'God is my oath; God is abundance' (Hebrew Elisheva) — Liesel is its sweet German pet form (the eldest von Trapp daughter in The Sound of Music; the heroine of The Book Thief; said 'LEE-zəl').

Overall data confidence 70%

Behind the Name — Liesel — root etymology

Variations

LieslLiesaElisabeth

Nicknames

Lies

Themes & Styles

Hebrew German Nickname-name

If you like Liesel…

Liesl— a fellow spelling

Elisabeth— the full name

Ilse— a kin German Elisabeth pet form

Greta— another vintage German girls' name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Liesel?

Liesel is pronounced LEE-zəl (/ˈli.zəl/). Press play above to hear Liesel said aloud.

How do you say Liesel?

Liesel is said LEE-zəl (/ˈli.zəl/). Press play above to hear Liesel said aloud.

What does the name Liesel mean?

Liesel pets the German Elisabeth — Hebrew 'God is my oath; God is abundance'.

Is Liesel a boy or girl name?

Liesel is a girl's name.

How popular is Liesel?

Liesel is a rare name in the U.S.