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Lissete

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How to Pronounce Lissete

Pronounced lih-SET /lɪˈsɛt/Medium

Meaning: Lissete is a reduced spelling of Lisette, the French diminutive of Elizabeth (through Lise). Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew 'elisheva', 'God is my oath'. Dropping a 't' gives the dainty French name a simpler look, and the spelling is common in Spanish-speaking communities.Low

In 30 seconds: Lissete is a single-t spelling of Lisette, the French pet form of Elizabeth, 'God is my oath'. It was a rare, pretty pick (said 'lih-SET').

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Origin MediumFrench, Hebrew

MeaningLissete is a reduced spelling of Lisette, the French diminutive of Elizabeth (through Lise). Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew 'elisheva', 'God is my oath'. Dropping a 't' gives the dainty French name a simpler look, and the spelling is common in Spanish-speaking communities.

U.S. rank (2011)#18427 ↘ Falling

2011 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1999

Total births (all-time)≈ 432

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Lissete is a variant of Lisette, the French pet form of Elizabeth by way of Lise. Elizabeth derives from the Hebrew elisheva, 'God is my oath'. The single-'t' spelling, frequent among Latina families, gives the elegant French diminutive a cleaner, more contemporary line.

Lissete was always uncommon, peaking around 1999 at about thirty girls a year and appearing thinly into the 2010s. It fits the era's fondness for soft French '-ette' diminutives; a Lissete from the peak would be in her twenties, and it remains a rare, graceful choice.

Did you know? Lissete packs a big name into a small one: through Lisette and Lise it goes straight back to Elizabeth, the Hebrew 'God is my oath', trimmed to a light French flourish.

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References - Lissete / Lisette / Elizabeth — Lisette French dim of Elizabeth; Hebrew elisheva

Variations

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Nicknames

LissyLise

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lissete mean?

Lissete is a spelling of Lisette, the French pet form of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath'.

How do you pronounce Lissete?

It is said lih-SET /lɪˈsɛt/, two syllables stressed on the second.

Is Lissete a boy or girl name?

Lissete is used as a girl's name.

How popular is the name Lissete?

Lissete has always been uncommon, a spelling of Lisette from the later twentieth century.