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Origin: German

Meaning: My God is an oath; My God is abundance

Liesl is a feminine name of German origin. A short form of the names Lieselotte and Elisabeth, this name translates to “my God is an oath” or “my God is abundance” from Hebrew. For musical lovers, the first person that may come to mind is Liesl von Trapp from The Sound of Music. Long before baby is sixteen going on seventeen, they can definitely connect with Liesl finding her own place in the world. If you’re a proud book nerd, this name may remind you of Liesel Meminger, the main character in the novel The Book Thief. Through war and turmoil, Leisel finds comfort in books and writing and makes for a wonderful example of resilience for baby to look up to.