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The baby name Liesbeth is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Dutch: /ˈliːsbɛt/ (LEES-bet),English approximation: /ˈliːzbɛθ/ (LEEZ-beth).

Liesbeth is Dutch in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Dutch
Pronunciation: Dutch: /ˈliːsbɛt/ (LEES-bet),English approximation: /ˈliːzbɛθ/ (LEEZ-beth)

What is the meaning of the name Liesbeth ?

The baby name Liesbeth is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Dutch: /ˈliːsbɛt/ (LEES-bet),English approximation: /ˈliːzbɛθ/ (LEEZ-beth).

Liesbeth is Dutch in Origin.

Liesbeth is a Dutch (also Low German) contracted form of Elisabeth, ultimately from Hebrew Elisheva, meaning “my God is an oath” or “pledged to God.” In Dutch it is pronounced LEES-bet. The element split - Lies + beth - mirrors affectionate short forms built from the enduring biblical name borne by the mother of John the Baptist.

As with other Elizabeth-forms, usage rose across medieval Europe through the cult of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary and later royal bearers, then settled into steady popularity; Liesbeth itself flourished in the Netherlands and Flanders in the mid-20th century. Notable bearers include Dutch singer Liesbeth List. Close variants and diminutives include Liesbet, Lisbeth/Lisbet, Elsbeth, Liesel, Lise, Els, Beth, Betsy, and Elspeth, while the wider family spans Elisabeth/Elizabeth and cognates such as Isabel/Isabelle. Related Dutch pet forms include Lies and Lieske.

Liesbeth has the following similar or variant Names

Liesbeth – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
NL Girls 0 #102 3,898 5,933
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
NL 0 #147 301 2,481
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
Belgium Girls 2001 #195 18 420
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
PT 0 #249 2 4,161
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
DK Girls 0 #327 3 7,429
CZ Girls 0 #348 4 5,378
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
Austria Girls 0 #411 10 1,885
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
ZA 0 #472 3 14,421
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
IR Girls 0 #543 3 8,334
PS Girls 0 #545 3 10,981
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
IL Girls 0 #642 4 11,648
BO Girls 0 #648 4 9,488
HK Girls 0 #649 2 16,104
Germany Girls 0 #814 25 4,949
CL Girls 0 #914 2 14,098
NL Boys 0 #940 12 5,873
Spain Girls 0 #973 11 5,561
PE Girls 0 #1,007 4 14,861
ZA Girls 0 #1,063 79 25,928
MY Girls 0 #1,071 2 24,821
CO Girls 0 #1,150 3 16,140
MA 0 #1,198 2 20,986
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,271 2 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,436 11 9,415

Liesbeth is popular in 34 countries — most recent births per country:

Flanders, Belgium
Belgium
AE
Austria
BO

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People also ask about Liesbeth

Liesbeth is predominantly a girl's name.
Liesbeth is a 2 syllable name, pronounced Dutch: /ˈliːsbɛt/ (LEES-bet),English approximation: /ˈliːzbɛθ/ (LEEZ-beth).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Liesbet, Liesje, Lies, Lisbeth, Lisbet and Liese.
Yes — Liesbeth ranked #195 in Belgium in 2001.
Liesbeth's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #153 in 1995 to #195 in 2001 in Belgium.