Hebrew

Elizabeth

Pronounced ih-LIZ-uh-bethShare

Meaning: God is my oath

  • Girl
  • Top 100
  • 4 syllables

The story

Elizabeth comes through Greek from Hebrew Elisheva. Its oath-related meaning and long history support a wide range of familiar short forms.

Nicknames

  • Eliza
  • Libby
  • Beth
  • Lizzie

Spellings & variants

Popularity

Top 100

One of the 100 most popular names in the US.

Similar position in the latest US rankings

Style

Origins

Elizabeth comes from Hebrew.

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