Hebrew girl name
Elizabeth Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Elizabeth means my god is an oath. From Hebrew Elisheva, usually explained as my God is an oath.
Elizabeth comes through Greek and Latin from the Hebrew Elisheva, usually understood as my God is an oath or my God is abundance. In the Bible, Elizabeth is the mother of John the Baptist. The name has been carried by many queens, including Elizabeth I and Elizabeth II, and gave rise to a very large family of short forms and cousins: Eliza, Beth, Betty, Libby, Lizzie, Isabel, Elsa, and Lisa. Elizabeth Bennet in Pride and Prejudice remains one of fiction's best-loved heroines. It is classic and has always been adaptable.
Variants of Elizabeth
ElisabethElishevaIsabelElizaBetty
Well-known people named Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth II, Elizabeth Bennet.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elizabeth mean?
Elizabeth means "my god is an oath". From Hebrew Elisheva, usually explained as my God is an oath.
How do you pronounce Elizabeth?
Elizabeth is pronounced ih-LIZ-ah-beth.
What is the origin of Elizabeth?
Elizabeth is of Hebrew origin. From Hebrew Elisheva, usually explained as my God is an oath.