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Lizzet
Pronounced lih-ZET /lɪˈzɛt/Medium
Meaning: Lizzet is a spelling of Lisette/Lizette, a French diminutive of Elizabeth. Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath' or 'God is abundance', so Lizzet carries that meaning through its affectionate French parent.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Lizzet is a streamlined spelling of Lisette, the French diminutive of Elizabeth. The parent name traces to the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath', one of the most enduring names in the Western world. Trimmed to two brisk syllables and stripped of its French e, Lizzet became a fresh, contemporary way to honor the Elizabeth tradition, particularly among Latino families in the United States.
The name appears in the U.S. record from the mid-1970s and reached its high in 2008, notably later than most names in its tier, riding the strength of Spanish-language naming. A Lizzet from that peak is still a teenager or young adult. It stays rare in the wider population, but its clean sound and deep Elizabeth roots give it a stronger footing than a pure coinage.
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What does the name Lizzet mean?
Lizzet is a respelling of Lisette, a French pet form of Elizabeth, which means 'God is my oath'.
How do you pronounce Lizzet?
It's said lih-ZET /lɪˈzɛt/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Lizzet a boy or girl name?
Lizzet is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Lizzet?
Lizzet has always been rare in the U.S., an Elizabeth variant most seen among Latino families in recent decades.