Liso

βš₯
LEE-so'LEE-so'2 syllables
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΈSpanish
Graceful

MEANING

Smooth

ORIGIN

Latin

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Latin word 'laesus', meaning 'smooth' or 'glossy'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Spanish-speaking cultures, 'Liso' can describe hair or surfaces.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Traditionally used in regions influenced by Latin linguistic roots.

🌐African
Melodic

MEANING

Grace

ORIGIN

Southern African

ETYMOLOGY

Often used in Zulu or Xhosa, derived from the root word 'uliso' meaning 'eye' or 'grace'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Sometimes used symbolically to represent seeing clearly or having insight.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Has been used in traditional Zulu and Xhosa naming conventions.

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FAQs About Liso

The name Liso means "smooth" in Spanish, "grace" in African.
Liso has Latin and Southern African origins. Derived from the Latin word 'laesus', meaning 'smooth' or 'glossy'.
Liso is pronounced LEE-so (LEE-so). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Liso include Li, Iso, Lilo.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Liso include Sofia, Marco, Elisa.
The most common spelling is Liso. Alternative spellings include Leeso, Lisso.
Liso - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations