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The baby name Liesl is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LEE-sel (English); German: LEE-zl; IPA: /ˈliːzəl/ or /ˈliːzl̩/.

Liesl is German in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: German
Pronunciation: LEE-sel (English); German: LEE-zl; IPA: /ˈliːzəl/ or /ˈliːzl̩/

What is the meaning of the name Liesl ?

The baby name Liesl is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LEE-sel (English); German: LEE-zl; IPA: /ˈliːzəl/ or /ˈliːzl̩/.

Liesl is German in Origin.

Liesl is a German and Austrian diminutive of Elisabeth, ultimately from the Hebrew Elisheva meaning “God is my oath” or “pledged to God.” In Upper German dialects, the affectionate -l ending turns Liese/Lisa into Liesl, much as Gretel comes from Grete. The name carries the traditional devotional sense of Elizabeth while sounding light and playful.

Documented across Bavaria, Austria, and Switzerland since the 18th–19th centuries, Liesl appears in parish records and Alpine folklore, then reached global familiarity through Liesl von Trapp in The Sound of Music (stage 1959, film 1965). Variants include Liesel, Lisl, Lieserl, Lisel, and the South African forms Liezl/Liezel; related cognates are Elisabeth, Elizabeth, Elise, Elisa, Liese, and Lisa. Usage today is modest but steady, often chosen for its crisp, vintage charm and strong meaning.

Liesl has the following similar or variant Names

Liesl – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
NA 0 #32 2 2,537
PR 0 #55 1 1,497
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
Sweden Girls 2017 #172 3 1,647
Belgium Girls 2004 #186 30 405
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
NA Girls 0 #229 9 7,146
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
Canada Girls 2017 #292 5 3,011
ZA 0 #311 137 14,421
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
PH Girls 0 #425 5 13,098
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
CR Girls 0 #570 4 11,342
BH 0 #585 3 17,937
AE Girls 0 #594 4 20,968
ZA Girls 0 #616 680 25,928
SG Girls 0 #630 3 18,916
HK Girls 0 #646 5 16,104
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
Germany Girls 0 #827 12 4,949
United States Girls 2024 #895 22 8,487
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,436 11 9,415

Liesl is popular in 25 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Flanders, Belgium
Belgium
Canada
AE

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People also ask about Liesl

Liesl is predominantly a girl's name.
Liesl is a 2 syllable name, pronounced LEE-sel (English); German: LEE-zl; IPA: /ˈliːzəl/ or /ˈliːzl̩/.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Liesel, Liese, Liesele and Lieselotte.
Yes — Liesl ranked #172 in Sweden in 2017, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Liesl ranks highest in Sweden (#172 in 2017).
Liesl's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #878 in 2014 to #895 in 2024 in United States.