"my God is an oath, pledged to God"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: English
Lisbeth
Pronunciation: [ l-IHSB-ihth ]
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"Scandinavian contracted form of Elizabeth"
Origin: Scandinavian
Language: English
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The Story of Lisbeth
Lisbeth is a Scandinavian and German contracted form of Elizabeth, which traces back to the Hebrew name Elisheba — meaning my God is an oath or pledged to God. In the Hebrew Bible, Elisheba was the wife of Aaron, brother of Moses. The name spread through Europe via the Greek Elisavet, Latin Elisabeta, and eventually birthed dozens of variants across different languages: Elisabeth, Lisbet, Elspeth, Bette, and Beth, among them. Lisbeth represents the Scandinavian preference for compact, decisive forms of longer names.
Lisbeth has been in steady use in Scandinavia and Germany for generations as a classic contracted form of Elizabeth. In the English-speaking world, it gained tremendous new attention after Stieg Larsson's Millennium trilogy introduced the world to Lisbeth Salander — the hacker protagonist of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo — making it feel both vintage and fiercely modern.
Lisbeth Salander, the brilliant and traumatized hacker heroine of Stieg Larsson's Millennium trilogy, made this name globally recognizable and gave it a reputation for fierce intelligence and unconventional strength. Larsson reportedly modeled Salander on a grown-up Pippi Longstocking — another iconic Swedish fictional girl.
Historical Record
Lisbeth first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 5,359 babies have been named Lisbeth in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lisbeth is past its peak , currently ranked #3,894 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Lisbeth Salander from The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo has been cited as one of the most compelling fictional heroines of the 21st century
- The name Elizabeth has over 90 recognized variants across different world languages
- Saint Elizabeth of Hungary (1207-1231) made Elizabeth one of the most popular names in medieval Europe
Lisbeth in Other Languages
French
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German
Lisbeth
Hebrew
אֱלִישֶׁבַע
Spanish
Lisbeth
Swedish
Lisbeth
Japanese
リスベット
Popularity Over Time
#3,894
Current Rank
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Trend
Peaked 2002
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
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Lisbeth Scott
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Fictional protagonist of Stieg Larsson's Millennium trilogy (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, 2005), a brilliant antisoc...
Fictional protagonist of Stieg Larsson's Millennium trilogy (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, 2005), a brilliant antisocial hacker and survivor, one of the most iconic fictional heroines of the 21st century
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #3,894
- Total SSA Count
- 38
- Cultural Origins
- Scandinavian German English American
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Common Nicknames
Lis
Beth
Lissy
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lisbeth
What does the name Lisbeth mean?
"my God is an oath, pledged to God" (from Hebrew). "Scandinavian contracted form of Elizabeth" (from Scandinavian). Lisbeth is a Scandinavian and German contracted form of Elizabeth, which traces back to the Hebrew name Elisheba — meaning my God is an oath or pledged to God. In the Hebrew Bible, Elisheba was the wife of Aaron, brother of Moses. The name spread through Europe via the Greek Elisavet, Latin Elisabeta, and eventually birthed dozens of variants across different languages: Elisabeth, Lisbet, Elspeth, Bette, and Beth, among them. Lisbeth represents the Scandinavian preference for compact, decisive forms of longer names.
What is the origin of the name Lisbeth?
Lisbeth has Hebrew, Scandinavian, German, English, and American origins. In Hebrew, it means "my God is an oath, pledged to God". In Scandinavian, it means "Scandinavian contracted form of Elizabeth".
Is Lisbeth a boy or girl name?
Lisbeth is primarily used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Lisbeth?
Lisbeth is pronounced l-IHSB-ihth.
How popular is the name Lisbeth?
Lisbeth is currently ranked #3894 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Lisbeth?
Common nicknames for Lisbeth include Lis, Beth, and Lissy.
What are good middle names for Lisbeth?
Popular middle name pairings include Lisbeth Marie, Lisbeth Ann, Lisbeth Rose, Lisbeth Ingrid, Lisbeth Sofia, Lisbeth Claire, and Lisbeth Sigrid.
What are good sibling names for Lisbeth?
Names that pair well with Lisbeth as siblings include Astrid, Ingrid, Sigrid, Freja, Gunnar, Sven, Lena, and Britta.
How many syllables does Lisbeth have?
Lisbeth has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Lisbeth a common or rare name?
Lisbeth is an uncommon name, ranked #3894 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Lisbeth
Lisbeth is a girl name with Scandinavian, German, English, and American origins . The name means "my God is an oath, pledged to God" in Hebrew .
Lisbeth is currently ranked #3,894 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Lisbeth has 2 syllables and is pronounced l-IHSB-ihth, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Lisbeth include Lis, Beth, and Lissy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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