Lise as a name
Lise is a feminine given name of French origin, which is a diminutive form of the name Elisabeth. It is often used as an independent given name as well. The name Lise is pronounced “leez” in French.
The name Lise has variations in other languages such as Lisa in English, Elisa in Italian and Spanish, and Liese in German. It has been a popular name in various countries, and it is often associated with characteristics such as intelligence, creativity, and independence.
Famous people with the name Lise include Lise Meitner, an Austrian-Swedish physicist who contributed to the discovery of nuclear fission, and Lise Thibault, a Canadian journalist and former Lieutenant Governor of Quebec.