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Liza (female)

Variants:Lisa (F) Liese (F) Lise (F)
Diminutive for:Eliza (F)
Diminutive(s):Liz (F)
Pet Name for:Elizabeth (F)
Pet Name(s):Lis (F) Lizzie (F) Lizzy (F)
   
Source(s): The Oxford Names Companion, OUP
"Scottish Forenames" - Donald Whyte, FGH, FSG
Notes:

English pet name for or derivative of or Elizabeth [q.v.] from ancient Hebrew "oath of God". Also a given name in its own right.
Thanks to Donald Whyte who provided much of the initial information for this site. Copyright: Ray Hennessy 2004-2008
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