What is the origin of the name Liesel?

Liesel is a name of Germanic origin.

How popular is the name Liesel?

Liesel is currently ranked #5700 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

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GirlGermanic

Liesel

LEE-zel

Popularity

#5700

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

1,213

Peak Year

#63 in 2015

First Recorded

1954

Style

Vintage, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A German diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning 'pledged to God' from Hebrew.

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Lee Liz Liza

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Numerology

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Nicknames

Lee Liz Liza

Spelling Variations

Lisel Liza Lysel

Similar Names

Elizabeth Lisbeth Elise Isabelle Hazel

Personality Traits

kindcaringorganizedintelligentcreative

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