The baby name Liesi is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LEE-see (/ˈliːsi/).
Liesi is German in Origin.
The baby name Liesi is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LEE-see (/ˈliːsi/).
Liesi is German in Origin.
Liesi is a German and Swiss German diminutive of Elisabeth, formed via Liese/Elise plus the regional -i hypocoristic ending common in Bavarian‑Austrian and Alemannic dialects. Like its root Elisabeth (from Hebrew Elisheva), it carries the meaning “God is my oath” or “pledged to God.” The shape aligns with other Alpine nicknames (Hansi, Seppl/Seppi), giving Liesi a cozy, folkloric flavor while remaining transparent to speakers of standard German.
Documented in parish and civil records from the 19th and early 20th centuries, Liesi sometimes appears as a stand‑alone given name in Austria, Bavaria, South Tyrol, and German‑speaking Switzerland, though it has been eclipsed by Elise, Lisa, and Liesel. Variant and cognate forms include Liesl, Liesel, Liese, Lieschen, Lisi, Lissy, Lise, Elise, Elisa, and the Finnic Liisi (Finnish/Estonian). Broader relatives are Elisabeth, Elsbeth/Elspeth, Isabel/Isabella. Today Liesi reads rare, vintage, and distinctly Alpine.
Liesi is rarely chosen. We have only 27 recorded uses of it on record, from 5 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HN | Girls | 0 | #38 | 1 | 884 |
| Austria | Girls | 0 | #401 | 20 | 1,885 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,233 | 4 | 25,928 |
Liesi is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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