The baby name Liesbet is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈliːsbɛt/ (Dutch); approximate English: 'LEES-bet'.
Liesbet is Dutch in Origin.
The baby name Liesbet is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈliːsbɛt/ (Dutch); approximate English: 'LEES-bet'.
Liesbet is Dutch in Origin.
Liesbet is a Dutch and Flemish short form of Elisabeth, ultimately from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning “my God is an oath” or “pledged to God.” Formed by trimming the central syllables of Elisabeth, it pairs the Dutch pet element Lies (Lees) with -bet, yielding a compact, approachable name that still carries the venerable biblical heritage.
Documented across the Low Countries, Liesbet saw steady use through the 20th century, especially in Flanders, where streamlined, homespun variants of classic saints’ names were fashionable; today it feels familiar yet less common than in previous generations. Close relatives include Liesbeth (with -h), Lisbet (Scandinavian), Lisebet and the older spellings Lijsbet/Lijsbeth; cognate diminutives are Lies, Liese, Liesel, Lize/Liza, and Elise. English-influenced nicknames like Bets, Betsy, and Bette reflect the shared Elisabeth root. Occasional use also appears in Afrikaans communities.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU | Girls | 0 | #190 | 1 | 4,850 |
| Belgium | Girls | 1995 | #207 | 22 | 429 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| ZA | 0 | #468 | 7 | 14,421 | |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #908 | 48 | 5,933 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,081 | 61 | 25,928 |
Liesbet is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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