Lisele

Lisele is a feminine given name of Germanic origin. It is a variant or diminutive form derived from Elisabeth, and has been used in Dutch- and German-speaking areas as well as in Afrikaans-speaking communities.

Elisabeth originates from Hebrew Elisheba, meaning "God is my oath" or "pledged to God." The form Lisele developed as a pet name or independent given name, closely related to Liesl or Liesel.

Historically, Lisele appears in records from the 19th and early 20th centuries in the Netherlands and Belgium, and in parts of South Africa where Dutch influence was strong. In contemporary naming lists, it remains rare and is often found as a local or family name rather than a national trend.

Common variants include Liesl, Liesel, Lise, and Liese. Pronunciation and spelling may vary by language and country.

Lisele is sometimes used in fiction to evoke a Germanic or Dutch cultural background, and may appear as a character name in novels or film. It is not tied to a single widely recognized work, but rather reflects broader naming traditions in related linguistic areas.

See also: Liesl, Liesel, Lise, Liese; related given names Elisabeth, Elizabeth.