Liss (name)

Liss is a given name and a surname. As a given name, it is most frequently a diminutive of Elizabeth, Alyssa, or Melissa. Less commonly, it may be used as a standalone given name. The name's popularity varies geographically.

As a surname, Liss is believed to be of German or Ashkenazi Jewish origin. It may be derived from the Middle High German word "lisse," meaning "a mark or stripe," possibly indicating a person who wore striped clothing or had a striped pattern on their property. Alternatively, it could be a toponymic surname derived from a place name. The surname is documented in historical records across Europe.

Individuals with the name Liss, both as a given name and a surname, have been noted in diverse fields, including arts, sciences, and business.