Lisel
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- Lisel
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- Girl name
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The first name Lisel is an alternative spelling of Liesel, a diminutive of the name Elisabeth, which is particularly common in the Upper German-speaking region. The name has its roots in the Hebrew names Elisheva and Elischeba.
What does the name Lisel mean?
The name Lisel is derived from Liesel and is a diminutive of Elisabeth. Translated, it means 'God is abundance' as well as 'God is my oath'. The origin of the name goes back to Ancient Hebrew and is based on the word ʾĕlı̂ysheba' (אֱלִישֶׁבַע), which is composed of the elements ʾēl (אֵל), meaning 'God', and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע), meaning 'oath', 'vow', or the number 'seven' (symbolizing abundance). The name appears in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible, where it is the name of Aaron's wife 'Elisheva' in the Old Testament and the name of the mother of John the Baptist, Elisabeth, in the New Testament. Elisabeth and its many variants are among the most commonly used first names worldwide. Other variants include Lisetta, Lisette, Lisett, Lisabet, Lisebet, Liesl, Lyse, Lysett, Lysette, and Lis.
Where does the name Lisel come from?
The etymology of the name Lisel is of Ancient Hebrew nature and means 'God is my oath'. The Ancient Hebrew components are ʾēl (אֵל) for 'God' and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע) for 'oath', 'vow', or 'seven', which symbolizes abundance. The language from which the name originates is Upper German.
How do you pronounce Lisel?
The pronunciation of the name Lisel is 'Li-sel' [ˈliːzəl]. The name has a light and harmonious sound, with the bright beginning providing a certain lightness. The reduced ending syllable allows the name to gently fade away. This compact form gives Lisel an unobtrusive clarity, making it appear delicate and elegant - calm and with a restrained melodic grace.
When is the name day of Lisel?
The name day for Lisel is celebrated on November 19.
Popularity
In Germany, Lisel is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common female first names. Lisel achieved its best ranking in 2015 with 4,092nd place. Over the last ten years, the name has been given approximately 20 times, placing it 6,382nd in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, Lisel ranks 7,669th.
Frequently asked questions about the name Lisel
What does the name Lisel mean?
The name Lisel is derived from Liesel and is a diminutive of Elisabeth. It means 'God is abundance' or 'God is my oath', based on Ancient Hebrew roots.
Where does the name Lisel come from?
The origin of the name Lisel is Ancient Hebrew and is composed of the elements ʾēl, meaning 'God', and shéva', which symbolizes 'oath' or 'vow'.
How popular is the name Lisel?
Lisel and its variants are widespread worldwide, with Elisabeth being one of the most commonly used names in various cultures.