The name "Liezl" is a popular Filipino name that originated from the name "Lieselotte" or "Elizabeth". The spelling of "Liezl" may be confusing to some readers as it does not follow typical English spelling rules. The correct pronunciation of "Liezl" is /liːzəl/, which is represented using the International Phonetic Alphabet. The 'ie' in Liezl is pronounced as a long ee sound, while the 'zl' at the end is pronounced with a soft z sound followed by a short l sound.
The name Liezl is of Tagalog origin, which is one of the major languages spoken in the Philippines. It does not have a specific etymology as it is a modern creation. Liezl is a variant spelling of the more common name Liesel, which is derived from the German name Elisabeth. The name Elisabeth itself has Hebrew origins, derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning God is my oath or my God is abundance. However, the name Liezl itself does not have a distinct etymological history beyond being a modern adaptation of Liesel.