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Name Origin

Lisbeth is a Scandinavian given name, primarily used in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. It is a diminutive of Elisabeth, meaning 'my God is abundance' or 'my God is oath'.

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Famous People

Lisbeth Salander

Fictional Character

  • Protagonist of Stieg Larsson's Millennium series
  • Hacker and vigilante
  • Symbol of female empowerment and justice

Lisbeth Zwerger (1954-)

Illustrator

  • Won the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 1990
  • Known for her distinctive style and imaginative illustrations
  • Illustrated numerous children's books