The baby name Leisl is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced German: /ˈliːzl̩/ (LEE-zl or LEE-sel); English: /ˈliːzəl/ (LEE-zuhl).
Leisl is German in Origin.
The baby name Leisl is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced German: /ˈliːzl̩/ (LEE-zl or LEE-sel); English: /ˈliːzəl/ (LEE-zuhl).
Leisl is German in Origin.
Leisl is a modern Anglicized variant of Liesl, the Bavarian-Austrian diminutive of Elisabeth. Typically pronounced LEEZ-əl or LEE-səl, it carries the meaning of its root, from Hebrew Elisheva: "God is my oath" or "pledged to God." As with many -l ending German pet forms (Gretl, Annel), Liesl/Leisl conveys familiarity and warmth while retaining the gravitas of Elisabeth.
Use is long established in German-speaking regions, but the name became widely recognizable through The Sound of Music’s eldest daughter, Liesl von Trapp (stage 1959; film 1965), and later via the variant Liesel in The Book Thief. Common spellings include Liesl, Liesel, and Lisl; related cognates and short forms are Liese, Elise, Elsa, Elsie, and Eliza. Leisl remains uncommon in English records, so expect occasional misspellings, yet it offers a distinctive, culture-bridging take on a timeless classic.
Leisl is seldom given. In all, it turns up just 17 times, across 3 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| ZA | 0 | #472 | 3 | 14,421 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,131 | 11 | 25,928 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
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