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Lisbeth Pronunciation

Lisbeth is pronounced LIZ-beth /ˈlɪz.bɛθ/High

Meaning: Contracted form of Elizabeth — Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath' — Scandinavian and German favoriteHigh

In 30 seconds: Elizabeth's swift middle chapters: Lisbeth keeps the covenant name's core in two crisp beats — and Stieg Larsson's hacker heroine gave it dragon-tattoo edge.

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Origin HighHebrew, Scandinavian

MeaningContracted form of Elizabeth — Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath' — Scandinavian and German favorite

U.S. rank (2024)#3920 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births38 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2002

Total births (all-time)≈ 5,910

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Lisbeth is a contraction of Elizabeth — Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath, devoted to God' — long standard in Scandinavia and Germany. Larsson's Millennium heroine recharged it for a new century.

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, covenant at the root, and quietly fierce.

Did you know? Lisbeth Salander — the girl with the dragon tattoo — made this old Scandinavian Elizabeth contraction a byword for fierce, brilliant independence.

Overall data confidence 85%

Behind the Name — Lisbeth — contraction background

Variations

LizbethElsbethElizabeth

Nicknames

LisBeth

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If you like Lisbeth…

Lizbeth— the z-spelled twin

Elizabeth— the full classic behind it

Lilith— another Hebrew name

Beth— another Hebrew name

Lizzy— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Lisbeth?

Lisbeth is pronounced LIZ-beth (/ˈlɪz.bɛθ/). Press play above to hear Lisbeth said aloud.

How do you say Lisbeth?

Lisbeth is said LIZ-beth (/ˈlɪz.bɛθ/). Press play above to hear Lisbeth said aloud.

What does the name Lisbeth mean?

Lisbeth is a contraction of Elizabeth, 'my God is an oath, devoted to God'.

Is Lisbeth a boy or girl name?

Lisbeth is a girl's name.

How popular is Lisbeth?

Lisbeth is a rare name in the U.S.