Germanic · Girl name
Liesel
“God is my oath”
About the name Liesel
Liesel is a German diminutive of Elisabeth, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning ‘my God is an oath.’ The suffix -el is a southern German and Austrian diminutive ending, also found in names such as Gretel. The spelling Liesl became familiar to English speakers through the character Liesl von Trapp in the musical The Sound of Music. Liesel Meminger is the protagonist in Markus Zusak’s novel The Book Thief, set in Nazi Germany. Lisel is another recognized spelling of this pet form.
- Meaning
- God is my oath
- Origin
- Germanic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- LEE-zel(2 syl.)
Middle names for Liesel
- Liesel Rose
- Liesel Anne
- Liesel Marie
- Liesel Claire
- Liesel Louise
Questions about Liesel
- What does Liesel mean?
- Liesel is a Germanic name meaning "God is my oath".
- How do you pronounce Liesel?
- Liesel is pronounced LEE-zel, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Liesel?
- Variants of Liesel include Liesl, Lisel, Liesle.
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