Lisa
/ˈliːza/feminine
Lisa is a German female given name. Wiktionary also lists Liese.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Lisa | /ˈliːza/ | feminine |
| Liese | feminine |
Lisa is used as a female given name.
Which one should you use?
The form Lischen is an affectionate or familiar diminutive form of the name.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In southern Germany and Austria, you might hear Liesa instead of Lisa.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈliːza/
Did you know?
- In German nursery rhymes and folk songs, names like 'Lisa' or 'Liese' are frequently used as placeholders for a generic, friendly female character, much like 'Mary' in English songs.
- The variant 'Liese' is not just a different spelling, but it functions as a historical link to 'Elisabeth', making it a much more traditional, 'grandma-style' name than the more modern 'Lisa'.
- Although 'Lisa' is a short and simple name, a German speaker might use the diminutive 'Lischerl' in Bavaria to add a specific layer of Austrian or Bavarian charm that is absent in standard High German.
Examples in context
- Wer war Mona Lisa?Who was Mona Lisa?This sentence is useful for asking about the identity of Mona Lisa.Tatoeba #899798 by Esperantostern, translation #870918 by CM
- Ich liebe dich, Lisa!I love you, Lisa!This sentence is useful for expressing affection to Lisa.Tatoeba #8838445 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #9234969 by kedymera
- Kommt Lisa aus Toronto?Is Lisa from Toronto?This sentence is useful for asking about Lisa's place of origin.Tatoeba #8802773 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #6607941 by MaryJ
- Lisa ist meine FreundinLisa is my friend
- Wo ist Lisa?Where is Lisa?
- 38 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a mutual acquaintance at a cafe.
- JulianIst Lisa heute auch hier?Is Lisa here today too?
- LauraNein, Lisa kommt erst morgen.No, Lisa is only coming tomorrow.
- JulianSchade, ich wollte sie treffen.That's a pity, I wanted to meet her.
- LauraWir sehen sie nächste Woche.We will see her next week.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lisa” translations and entries Lisa, Liese, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
