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Lisel

LEE-zel

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

89

Peak Year

#12 in 1967

First Recorded

1966

Style

Vintage, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Lisel is a German diminutive of Elisabeth, meaning 'my God is abundance' or 'God is my oath'.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Nicknames

Liz Lisa Eliza Ellie

Spelling Variations

Similar Names

Elise Lisbeth Isabelle Annelise Gretel

Personality Traits

KindGenerousDeterminedCaringLoyal

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