Lisette
/liˈzɛt/noun
A feminine given name, originally a French diminutive of Élisabeth.
Did you know?Lisette is a French pet form of Élisabeth, whose deepest root is the Hebrew name Elisheva, traditionally understood as meaning “God is my oath,” so a delicate name carries a vow in its bones.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Hebrew
Heb
Elisheva
“A biblical name traditionally interpreted as “God is my oath” or “God is abundance.””
Greek Antiquity
Grk
Elisabet
“Greek form of the biblical name used in the Septuagint and New Testament.”
Latin Antiquity
Lat
Elisabeth
“Latin Christian form of the biblical name.”
Medieval French
OFr
Lisette
“A French diminutive form of Élisabeth, used as an affectionate feminine name.”
Modern English
Eng
Lisette
“A borrowed feminine given name, often associated with French elegance.”