Lisset as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Lisset

What is the meaning of the name Lisset ?

The baby name Lisset is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LIH-set (IPA: /ˈlɪsɛt/); also commonly LEE-set (/liˈsɛt/).

Lisset is French in Origin.

Lisset is a modern spelling of Lisette, the French diminutive of Elisabeth, itself from the Hebrew Elisheva meaning "God is my oath" or "pledged to God." It entered wider use as an independent given name in Spanish-speaking communities and the United States in the late 20th century, favored for its sleek, international sound.

Lisette has long served in French as an affectionate form since the 18th century, appearing in poetry and popular theater, which helped carry the name across Europe. The streamlined Lisset follows Spanish orthography and tends to be pronounced lee-SET or lih-SET. Variants include Lisette, Lissette, Lizette, Liset, Lisseth, and the Portuguese Lisete; related short forms are Lise, Liz, and Lissy. This name keeps the classic meaning of Elisabeth while offering a contemporary twist.