Lisbet is an alternative form of the Hebrew name Elizabeth. It's often used in Scandanavian countries, though we could see it becoming popular in the United States. It's cute and sounds a bit more modern than the traditional Elizabeth. Pair with a trendy feminine middle name, like Rose, Olivia, or Harper, to make it even more fitting for the 21st century. And like Elizabeth, the name comes with plenty of cute nicknames.
Meaning of the name Lisbet:
Hebrew: Pledged to God
Origin of the name Lisbet:
Lisbet is a derivative of the common Hebrew name Elizabeth. The name comes from the Bible — Elizabeth was the mother of John the Baptist.
Symbolism of the name Lisbet:
Christian parents may find meaning in the name Lisbet as its meaning is “pledged to God.” Elizabeth was also quite symbolic in the Bible because she prayed for a baby for years and finally had one in her late 80s. People who are fans of the British Royal Family may also choose Lisbet as a tribute to Queen Elizabeth.
Style of the name Lisbet:
Modern
Gender of the name Lisbet:
Lisbet is a girl's name.
Pronunciation of the name Lisbet:
LIZ-bit
Number of syllables in the name Lisbet:
Two
Emotion evoked from the name Lisbet:
The baby name Lizbet evokes images of someone who is stoic and organized.
Alternative spellings for the name Lisbet:
- Lisbette
- Lizbet
- Lizbette
- Lysbet
- Lysbette
Nicknames for the name Lisbet:
Popularity of the name Lisbet:
According to the Social Security Administration, Lisbet has never been a top 1,000 baby name in the United States.
Related names for the name Lisbet:
Great middle names for Lisbet and their meanings:
- Alice (noble)
- Pearl (smooth round bead)
- Julia (youthful)
- Piper (pipe player)
- Olivia (olive tree)
- Harper (harp player)
- Ava (birdlike, lively)
- Rose (flower)
Famous people with the name Lisbet:
- Lisbet Kolding (Danish soccer player)
- Lisbet Lundquist (Danish actress)
- Lisbet Rausing (Swedish science historian)
- Lisbet Stuer-Lauridsen (Danish badminton player)
Lisbets in popular culture:
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