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Lisbeth

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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 (2025)#5331 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births24 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,934

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200219112025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

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

Famous Bearers

  • ★Lisbeth Salander
    Fictional protagonist of Stieg Larsson's Millennium thriller series, one of modern fiction's most iconic characters
  • ★Lisbeth Trickett (1985-)
    Australian Olympic gold-medal-winning swimmer, formerly known as Lisbeth Lenton

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

What does the name Lisbeth mean?

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

How do you pronounce Lisbeth?

It's said LIZ-beth /ˈlɪz.bɛθ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

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.

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