Liesel
Liesel is a Christian girl name of Hebrew, via German origin, meaning “God is my oath”.
| Meaning | God is my oath |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew, via German |
| Pronunciation | LEE-zel |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | Germany, Austria, United States, United Kingdom |
Meaning and origin of Liesel
Liesel is a German diminutive of Elisabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath'. The -el ending is a typical southern German and Austrian pet form. Many English speakers know it from Liesl von Trapp in The Sound of Music, spelled without the second e, and from Liesel Meminger, the heroine of Markus Zusak's novel The Book Thief. It is used today as an independent name.
Is Liesel a Christian name?
Liesel is a pet form of Elisabeth, linking it to Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist, though it is chosen mostly for its cosy German character.
How popular is Liesel?
Uncommon but recognisable, found in German-speaking countries and occasionally in English-speaking ones.
Gifts with the name Liesel
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- Personalised Liesel baby gifts (Amazon)
- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Liesel
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Liesel mean?
Liesel means 'God is my oath'. It is of Hebrew, via German origin.
Is Liesel a Christian name?
Liesel is a pet form of Elisabeth, linking it to Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist, though it is chosen mostly for its cosy German character.
How do you pronounce Liesel?
Liesel is pronounced LEE-zel.
Is Liesel a boy or girl name?
Liesel is usually a girl name.