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Lisset

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Pronounced lee-SET /liˈsɛt/Medium

Meaning: The Spanish-language spelling of Lisette, itself a French diminutive of Elisabeth (Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath'). Widely used across Latin America, often alongside the spellings Lissette and Lizzette.Medium

In 30 seconds: Lisset is the Spanish spelling of Lisette — a French little-Elizabeth, 'my God is an oath' (said 'lee-SET').
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Origin MediumSpanish, French
MeaningThe Spanish-language spelling of Lisette, itself a French diminutive of Elisabeth (Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath'). Widely used across Latin America, often alongside the spellings Lissette and Lizzette.
U.S. rank (2024)#14478 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,460

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419672024

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

Lisset is the Spanish form of Lisette, the French diminutive of Elisabeth (Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath'). It has been popular across Latin America, particularly from the 1970s onward, and travels with Spanish-speaking families into the U.S. (said 'lee-SET').

It appears rarely in U.S. records outside Latino families. Rare here, well used in Latin America.

Did you know? Lisette began as French for 'little Elizabeth'; Spanish-speaking families trimmed it to Lisset and made it their own (said 'lee-SET').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Lisset — Spanish form of Lisette; French diminutive of Elisabeth

Variations

LissetteLisetteLizzette

Nicknames

LisiSet

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lisset mean?

Lisset is a Spanish form of Lisette, the French diminutive of Elizabeth, 'my God is an oath'.

How do you pronounce Lisset?

It's said lee-SET /liˈsɛt/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Lisset a boy or girl name?

Lisset is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Lisset?

Lisset is rare in the U.S. but well used in Latin America.

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