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At a Glance
- Meaning
- God is my oath (diminutive of Elisabeth)
- Origin
- French (diminutive of Elisabeth)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- lih-ZET
Lisette is a French name, a diminutive of Elisabeth, and it means "God is my oath." It's pronounced lih-ZET, and it has a romantic, storybook, vintage feel that suits a parent drawn to softer, old-fashioned names.
Meaning & Origin of Lisette
Meaning: God is my oath (diminutive of Elisabeth).
Origin: French (diminutive of Elisabeth).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Lisette
lih-ZETIPA /lɪˈzɛt/
Popularity of Lisette
Lisette peaked at #616 in 1999, when 395 baby girls were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #4717 with 29 girls, so a child named Lisette today is unlikely to share the name with anyone in her class.
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FAQ
What does the name Lisette mean?
God is my oath (diminutive of Elisabeth). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Lisette?
Lisette is pronounced lih-ZET (IPA: /lɪˈzɛt/).
Is Lisette a popular name right now?
Lisette peaked at #616 in 1999 and is ranked #4717 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1882–2024.)
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