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Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: God's promise; My God is an oath

Lissi is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “God’s promise” or “my God is an oath.” A spin on Lizzie, it draws inspiration from the timeless Hebrew title Elizabeth, best known for its biblical origins and bonds to the British monarchy. Parents may also recognize the name Lissi from the 2007 animated film Lissi und der wilde Kaiser or Lissi and the Wild Emperor, a comedy adaptation of the iconic Sissi trilogy.