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Liis
Liis is a girl's name. "God is my oath." A friendly short form used as a name in its own right.
Meaning
"God is my oath." A friendly short form used as a name in its own right.
Origin
Estonian short form of Eliisabet (Elisabeth), from Hebrew.
Name day
The traditional Estonian name day for Liis is November 19. In Estonia and Finland that is a day to send a quick word of congratulation. Name-day calendars differ between countries and are updated from time to time, so the same name can fall on another date across the border.
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Source: Traditional Estonian name-day calendar; etymology is the standard documented origin. · checked 2026-09-04
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Liis mean?
"God is my oath." A friendly short form used as a name in its own right.
When is Liis's name day?
The traditional Estonian name day for Liis is November 19. It can fall on a different date in Finland or Sweden.
Where does the name Liis come from?
Estonian short form of Eliisabet (Elisabeth), from Hebrew.
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