Liel

The unisex name Liel comes from Hebrew and means 'my God'. It is composed of the elements li (לי) for 'my' and el (אל) for 'God'. Prominent bearers of this name include Israeli football player Liel Abada and singer Liel Kolet.

What does the name Liel mean?

Liel is a Hebrew unisex name that means 'my God'. This meaning comes from the Hebrew words li (לי) for 'my' and el (אל) for 'God'. Notable bearers of the name include Israeli footballer Liel Abada and singer Liel Kolet.

Where does the name Liel come from?

The name Liel has Hebrew roots and can be used as both a female and male first name. The meaning 'my God' derives from the combination of the Hebrew words li (לי) = my and el (אל) = God. It is common in Hebrew, Israeli, and Jewish languages.

How do you pronounce Liel?

The pronunciation of Liel is monosyllabic and rich in vowels. The name is typically pronounced as 'Li-el' [ˈliːɛl], with a slight division heard. This pronunciation gives the name a bright and resonant quality. The combination of two vowels provides a certain openness and transparency in sound, making Liel appear delicate, fine, light, soft, and poetic.

Popularity

In Germany, Liel is a relatively common first name. Currently, it ranks 3,210th on the list of most common female first names. Liel achieved its best ranking in 2013 at 1,434th place. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 80 times, placing it 2,749th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 2,567th.

Nicknames & pet names

Lieli / Lila / Lilly / Lilo / Lülla

Famous people

• Liel Kolet (singer)
• Liel Leibovitz (journalist from Israel)