Find out how popular the first name Lysbeth has been for the last 6 years (from 2002 to 2007) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Lysbeth by gender

Based on the last 6 years of data, Lysbeth is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2007, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Lysbeth.

The history of the first name Lysbeth

Lysbeth is a variant spelling of the Dutch and Frisian name Elisabeth, which is derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva. The name is a combination of the Hebrew words "el" meaning "God" and "shava" meaning "oath" or "fullness." In its original Hebrew form, Elisheva signifies "God is my oath" or "God's promise."

The name Elisabeth has been in use since ancient times and is mentioned in the Bible. It was the name of the wife of Aaron, the brother of Moses, and the mother of Naasson, a prince of the tribe of Judah. Additionally, Elisabeth was the name of the mother of John the Baptist, as recorded in the New Testament.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lysbeth dates back to the 13th century in the Netherlands. It was a common name among Dutch and Frisian women during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance period. Notable historical figures with this name include Lysbeth van Duvenvoorde (1438-1478), a Dutch noblewoman and the first wife of Wolfert VI van Borselen.

In the 16th century, Lysbeth Biesheuvel (1533-1597) was a Dutch Protestant martyr who was burned at the stake for her religious beliefs during the Reformation. Another prominent figure with this name was Lysbeth Mennens (1595-1650), a Dutch Golden Age painter known for her still-life paintings.

During the 17th century, Lysbeth Jordaens (1615-1689) was a Flemish painter and the daughter of the famous Baroque artist Jacob Jordaens. She assisted her father in his studio and produced her own works as well.

In the 18th century, Lysbeth Beets (1763-1828) was a Dutch writer and poet who contributed to the literary movement known as the "Enlightenment" in the Netherlands.

While the name Lysbeth fell out of widespread use in more recent centuries, it has remained a part of Dutch and Frisian cultural heritage, reflecting the rich history and traditions of these regions.

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