Lisette

Lisette is a female first name that was borrowed from French in the 18th century. It serves as a diminutive and affectionate form of Elisabeth, which originally comes from the Hebrew names Elisheva or Elischeba.

What does the name Lisette mean?

Lisette is a diminutive of Elisabeth and has its roots in Hebrew, where it is derived from ʾĕlı̂ysheba' (אֱלִישֶׁבַע). The meaning of the name can be translated into English as 'God is abundance', 'God's pledge', 'dedicated to God', and 'God swears'. The name appears in both the Old and New Testaments: in the Old Testament, Elisheva is mentioned as the wife of Aaron, while Elisabeth in the New Testament is the mother of John the Baptist and the wife of the priest Zechariah. Elisabeth and its numerous variants are among the most common first names worldwide. Other forms include Lisetta, Lisett, Lisabet, Lisebet, Lisel, Lyse, Lysett, Lysette, Lis, Elisabetta, Elisabetha, Elisabete, Elisabeta, Elisabet, Elisabethe, Elisbeth, and Eliisabet.

Where does the name Lisette come from?

The name Lisette has its roots in Old Hebrew and means 'God swears'. It is composed of the elements ʾēl (אֵל) for 'God' and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע) for 'oath', 'vow', or 'seven' (symbolically for abundance). The name is of French origin.

How do you pronounce Lisette?

The pronunciation of Lisette is two syllables and has a fine internal structure. In the German language, the name is usually pronounced as 'Li-sette' [liˈzɛt]. It begins with a bright, narrow 'Li', which conveys lightness. The stressed second syllable '-sette' adds a subtle sharpness to the sound with the double 't'. The short, clear 'e' at the end rounds off the name precisely. Lisette thus sounds elegant and delicate, yet playful and structured, with a grace reminiscent of the French sound.

When is the name day of Lisette?

The name day for Lisette is celebrated on November 19.

Popularity

In Germany, Lisette is a widely used first name and currently ranks 4,045th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2012 at 1,945th. In the last ten years, Lisette has been given as a first name about 50 times, placing it 3,664th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 3,443rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Lisbeth / Lise / Lisi / Lisl / Lissi / Lissy / Liz / Sett / Sette / Setti / Setty

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Famous people

• Lisette Dufour (Canadian actress)
• Lisette Kohlhagen (Australian painter)
• Lisette Lee (Pot Queen from L.A.)
• Lisette Melendez (American singer)
• Lisette Model (American photographer)
• Lisette Morelos (Mexican actress)
• Lisette Oropesa (American opera singer)
• Lisette Spinnler (Swiss jazz musician)
• Lisette van de Ven (Dutch beach volleyball player)