Liesel
Fact sheet
- Name
- Liesel
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Liesel is a traditional German diminutive that derives from the biblical name Elisabeth. The meaning of the name is 'God is abundance' or 'God is perfection.' At the beginning of the 20th century, Liesel was very popular in Germany.
What does the name Liesel mean?
The name Liesel is considered an old German diminutive of the biblical name Elisabeth, whose meaning is 'God is abundance' or 'God is perfection.' At the beginning of the 20th century, Liesel was a widely used first name in Germany but later fell into obscurity. Nowadays, it is rarely used as a first name. An even less common old German variant is Lieschen. In the regions of Bavaria and Austria, Liesel can also be found spelled as Liesl. Other variants of the name Liesel or Elisabeth include Lies, Liesa, Liese, Lis, and Lise.
Where does the name Liesel come from?
The first name Liesel originates as a diminutive of Elisabeth from the Hebrew name Elischeba, which is composed of the ancient Hebrew words el for 'God' and scheba for 'happiness, perfection.'
How do you pronounce Liesel?
The pronunciation of the name Liesel is soft and two-syllable. It sounds like 'Lie-sel' [ˈliːzl̩], with the long 'i' sound making it sound bright and clear. The voiced 's' in the middle gives the name a certain liveliness, while the darker '-el' gently fades away. Liesel thus radiates tradition and at the same time lightness - harmonious and clear.
When is the name day of Liesel?
The most important name day for Liesel is September 23.
Popularity
In Germany, Liesel is among the popular first names. Currently, it ranks 2,723rd on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2015, when it reached 1,798th place. In the last ten years, Liesel has been given as a first name about 80 times, placing it 2,775th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,942nd.
Famous people
- Liesel Albrecht-Fastenrath (German writer)
- Liesel Christ (actress from Germany)
- Liesel Dorothy (hockey player)
- Liesel Herbach (German painter)
- Liesel Holler (model from Peru)
- Liesel Jakobi (German athlete)
- Liesel Linn (German writer)
- Liesel Litzenburger (American writer)
- Liesel Matthews (American actress)
- Liesel Moak Skorpen (American writer)
- Liesel Pritzker (American actress)
- Liesel Westermann (German athlete)
- Liesel Westermann-Krieg (former athlete, discus thrower)
Frequently asked questions about the name Liesel
What does the name Liesel mean?
Liesel is an old German diminutive of the biblical name Elisabeth and means 'God is abundance' or 'God is perfection.'
Where does the name Liesel come from?
The name Liesel derives from Elisabeth, which comes from the Hebrew Elischeba. The two components el and scheba mean 'God' and 'happiness, perfection.'
How popular is the name Liesel today?
Liesel was very popular in early 20th century Germany, but nowadays it is rarely encountered as a first name.