Anneliese
/ˈæn.əˌliː.zə/noun
A feminine given name of German origin, combining the names Anna and Liese.
Did you know?The name Anneliese became infamous through the tragic story of Anneliese Michel, whose life and death sparked debates on faith, mental health, and the occult.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
Anna
“Grace or favor, symbolizing divine blessing.”
Hebrew
Hebrew
חַנָּה (Channah)
“Derived from grace, often associated with the biblical mother of Samuel.”
German
German
Liese
“A diminutive form of Elisabeth, meaning 'God is my oath'.”
Middle Ages
Middle High German
Annelies
“A fusion of Anna and Liese, popularized in the German-speaking world.”
Modern Era
German
Anneliese
“A unique feminine name that gained popularity in the 19th and 20th centuries.”