Liesa

Liesa is a German variant of the name Lisa, which is considered a short form of Elisabeth. The meaning of the name Liesa is 'God is abundance' or 'God is perfection.'

What does the name Liesa mean?

As a variant spelling of Lisa, Liesa is comparatively rare and differs significantly from Lisa, which is one of the most popular girl names in Germany. An English equivalent is Liza. Other variants and forms of the name include Lies, Liese, Lis, and Lise, as well as the diminutive forms Lieschen and Liesel. Additionally, there are many popular short forms of Elisabeth, including Elisa, Elise, Eliza, Ella, Elle, Elli, Ellie, Elly, Elsa, Else, Elyse, Ilsa, Ilse, Isa, Lili, Lilli, Lillie, Lilly, Lissi, and Liz.

Where does the name Liesa come from?

The first name Liesa, like the short form Elisabeth, has its roots in the Hebrew name Elischeba. This name is composed of the ancient Hebrew elements el for 'God' and scheba for 'happiness, perfection.'

How do you pronounce Liesa?

The pronunciation of Liesa is clear and melodic. The name is two syllables and is pronounced as 'Lie-sa' [ˈliːza]. The elongated I sound combines with a gentle S connection, while the open A at the end adds warmth and spaciousness. This gives Liesa a friendly and feminine sound that is clearly structured and pleasantly accessible.

When is the name day of Liesa?

The name Liesa shares several name days with Elisabeth, the most significant being September 23 and November 19.

Popularity

In Germany, Liesa occupies a rare position. The name currently ranks 5,884th among the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2009 at rank 2,111. In the last ten years, Liesa has been used as a first name about 40 times, placing it 4,120th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,951st.

Nicknames & pet names

Liesachen / Lieschen / Lieselotte / Liesi / Liesl / Lieso / Lis / Lisa / Lisi / Lissy / Lotte

Similar first names

Famous people

• Liesa Schrinner (actress in 'Schloss Einstein')