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Lysette

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How to Pronounce Lysette

Pronounced lee-ZET /liˈzɛt/Medium

Meaning: Lysette is a spelling of Lisette, the French pet form of Elisabeth (via Lise), from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath'.Low

In 30 seconds: Lysette is a chic French diminutive of Elisabeth — Hebrew for 'God is my oath' (said 'lee-ZET'). The 'y' is a graceful touch.
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Origin MediumFrench, Hebrew
MeaningLysette is a spelling of Lisette, the French pet form of Elisabeth (via Lise), from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath'.
U.S. rank (2018)#14937 ↘ Falling
2018 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1996
Total births (all-time)≈ 781

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199619612018

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

Lysette is a variant of Lisette, the French diminutive of Elisabeth through Lise, from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath'. The '-ette' ending makes it fond and the 'y' gives it a modern polish.

In American use it was a rare heritage-flavored choice, only a few dozen girls a year around its 1996 high. It reads as an elegant, French-inflected variant of a very old name.

Did you know? Lisette has long been the French fond form of Elisabeth; Lysette is a stylish respelling of it.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Lisette/Elisabeth — French diminutive; Hebrew 'God is my oath'

Variations

LisetteLizetteLissetteLiesetteLysett

Nicknames

LiseLizzy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lysette mean?

Lysette is a French diminutive of Elisabeth/Lise, from Hebrew for 'God is my oath'.

How do you pronounce Lysette?

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

Is Lysette a boy or girl name?

Lysette is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Lysette?

Lysette is a rare French-flavored variant of Lisette.

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