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Liese

“The given name 'Liese' is derived from the Germanic word 'lisa', meaning 'God is my oath' or 'God's promise', and is related to the Old High German word 'lisan', meaning 'to swear' or 'to promise'.”

Girl · 1 syllable

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#11,354
TrendVintage
Peak year1961
Syllables1
Origin
LanguageGermanic
CultureGerman
ReligionChristian
Letters5
Numerology5 Chaldean 8
Global rank#994

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Liese

The given name 'Liese' is derived from the Germanic word 'lisa', meaning 'God is my oath' or 'God's promise', and is related to the Old High German word 'lisan', meaning 'to swear' or 'to promise'.

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Etymology

The given name 'Liese' is derived from the Germanic word 'lisa', meaning 'God is my oath' or 'God's promise', and is related to the Old High German word 'lisan', meaning 'to swear' or 'to promise'. The name 'Liese' is commonly used in German-speaking cultures, particularly in Germany and Austria, and has historical connections to the Christian faith, particularly in the Middle Ages.

Liese currently ranks #11,354 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1961.

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