Liesl

Meaning of Liesl

Liesl leaps off the tongue like a sunbeam dancing across Alpine meadows: a German diminutive of Elisabeth meaning “God’s promise,” yet she shimmers with Latin fuego, hinting at mañanas llenas de esperanza. Pronounced LEES-ul (/liːsʊl/), this spirited name conjures the von Trapp ingénue twirling through untouched snow or sashaying under papel picado in a village fiesta. In the US, Liesl remains a delightful secret—hovering in the 900s of the charts with just 22 newborns in 2024—perfect for parents craving a moniker that’s both rare and radiant. Her essence is vivacious and bright, like a marigold unfurling at dawn, and choosing her feels like planting a seed of alegría that will bloom con cada latido del corazón. Why settle for ordinary when you can gift your daughter a name that harmonizes Old World charm with la calidez de un abrazo?

Pronunciation

German

• Pronunced as LEES-ul (/li:sul/)

• Lieselotte
• Liese
• Lise
• Lisel
• Liesa