Liesel

Meaning

The young book thief in Markus Zusak's WWII novel

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Liesel Meminger — the German girl who steals books during WWII in Markus Zusak's The Book Thief, narrated by Death.

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Questions

What does Liesel mean?

Liesel means The young book thief in Markus Zusak's WWII novel. It's a name of Literary origin.

Where does the name Liesel come from?

Liesel comes from Literary. It's associated with these themes: Literary, YA.

Is Liesel a boy or girl cat name?

Liesel is traditionally a female name, but cat names don't have to follow human conventions — many people use it for cats of any sex.

Is Liesel a good name for a cat?

Liesel is a thoughtful pick. At 2 syllables, it's easy to call across a room. It carries the character of Literary, YA. It means "The young book thief in Markus Zusak's WWII novel." The best cat names are short, distinctive, and meaningful to you.