Origin and Meaning of Leizel

Derived from Liesel, meaning 'God is my oath'.

Origin: German - Leizel is a diminutive form of Elisabeth, which is rooted in Hebrew. The name is composed of the elements 'El' meaning 'God' and 'sheba' meaning 'oath'.

• Leizel is predominantly used in German-speaking countries and has a modern appeal.
• The name is less common in other cultures but shares roots with many variations of Elisabeth, which are found globally.
• Notable bearers of related names include famous figures such as Liesel Meminger, the protagonist from the novel 'The Book Thief' by Markus Zusak.
• While Leizel itself is not widely popular, its variants like Liesel and Lisa have had significant popularity especially in the 20th century.
• Related names include Liesel, Lise, Lisa, and Elise, which are all derived from Elisabeth.