Lissi

Lissi is a Danish short form of the biblical name Elisabeth, which carries the meanings 'God is abundance' or 'God is perfection'. The name Lissi is primarily used in Denmark and Germany.

What does the name Lissi mean?

As a Danish abbreviation of Elisabeth, Lissi means 'God is abundance' or 'God is perfection'. The first name is mainly common in Denmark and Germany. Similar variants include Lissy as well as the English forms Lizzi, Lizzie, and Lizzy.

Where does the name Lissi come from?

The name Lissi originates as a short form of Elisabeth from the Hebrew name Elischeba, which is composed of the ancient Hebrew words el for 'God' and scheba for 'happiness, perfection'.

How do you pronounce Lissi?

The pronunciation of Lissi is two syllables, with the emphasis on the first syllable: 'Lis-si' [ˈlɪsi]. The short 'i' sound at the beginning gives it a compact and friendly tone. The double 's' structure adds a pleasant rhythmic quality to the name, while the bright ending gently fades away. Lissi feels playful and light, clear in articulation and harmonious in its conclusion.

When is the name day of Lissi?

The most important name day for Lissi is September 23.

Popularity

In Germany, Lissi is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th in the list of the most popular female first names. Its best placement was in 2021, reaching 1,278th. Over the last ten years, Lissi has been given as a first name about 100 times, placing it 2,548th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,942nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Issi / Izzy / Li / Liesel / Lis / Liz

Famous people

• Lissi Nebuschka (German singer)