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Liesel

“Liesel is a German diminutive of Elisabeth, derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning "God is my oath" or "God's promise." The name is primarily used in German-speaking countries (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) and among Protestant and Catholic populations, with notable historical use in Central European Jewish communities as well.”

Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#4,830
TrendStable
Peak year2015
Syllables2
OriginHebrew
LanguageGerman
CultureGermanic
Letters6
Numerology8 Chaldean 2
Global rank#1,198

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

About the name Liesel

Liesel is a German diminutive of Elisabeth, derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning "God is my oath" or "God's promise." The name is primarily used in German-speaking countries (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) and among Protestant and Catholic populations, with notable historical use in Central European Jewish communities as well.

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Etymology

Liesel is a German diminutive of Elisabeth, derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning "God is my oath" or "God's promise." The name is primarily used in German-speaking countries (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) and among Protestant and Catholic populations, with notable historical use in Central European Jewish communities as well.

Liesel currently ranks #4,830 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.

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