Girl name
Elizabeth name meaning
“God is my oath”
Elizabeth is a feminine name meaning “God is my oath”, derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva. Its form developed through Greek and European languages, connecting the Hebrew source with the spelling Elizabeth. In the Bible, the name belongs to the mother of John the Baptist.
What does Elizabeth mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Elizabeth
Derived from Hebrew Elisheva through Greek and European forms. In the Bible it is the name of John the Baptist's mother.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Elizabeth
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Elizabeth, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Elizabeth as a first name
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Interpretation
May an oath to God become a torch within God's generosity.Meaning of each word
- Elizabeth: God is my oath
- Helen: torch, bright light
- Janis: God is gracious
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Elizabeth Yasinta
Interpretation
An oath to God growing beautifully like a hyacinth flower.Meaning of each word
- Elizabeth: God is my oath
- Yasinta: hyacinth flower
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May an oath to God accompany courage and the gift God has given.Meaning of each word
- Elizabeth: God is my oath
- Yoan: God has shown grace
- Andrea: brave, valiant
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Elizabeth Abigail
Interpretation
An oath to God accompanying the joy of a father.Meaning of each word
- Elizabeth: God is my oath
- Abigail: my father is joy
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Elizabeth Anastasya
Interpretation
May an oath to God accompany resurrection and renewed life.Meaning of each word
- Elizabeth: God is my oath
- Anastasya: resurrection, return to life
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An oath to God with goodness blooming like a hyacinth.Meaning of each word
- Elizabeth: God is my oath
- Yasinta: hyacinth flower
- Agita: good
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Elizabeth Marina
Interpretation
An oath to God present alongside the expanse of the sea.Meaning of each word
- Elizabeth: God is my oath
- Marina: of the sea
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Elizabeth Rosalia
Interpretation
An oath to God intertwined with the beauty of roses.Meaning of each word
- Elizabeth: God is my oath
- Rosalia: associated with roses
Elizabeth as a middle name
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An oath to God, an angelic nature, and echoes of ancient times.Meaning of each word
- Angelica: angelic; like an angel
- Elizabeth: God is my oath
- Friska: ancient; venerable
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An oath to God amidst dark colors and echoes of ancient times.Meaning of each word
- Melani: dark, black in color
- Elizabeth: God is my oath
- Priska: ancient, from olden times
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An oath to God, with God as strength's source and God's generosity.Meaning of each word
- Gabriella: God is the source of my strength
- Elizabeth: God is my oath
- Janis: God is gracious
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May birth be accompanied by inner purity and an oath to God.Meaning of each word
- Katarina: pure, according to traditional interpretation
- Elizabeth: God is my oath
- Natali: birth; Christ's birthday
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A bearer of victory from the sea with an oath to God.Meaning of each word
- Marina: of the sea
- Elizabeth: God is my oath
- Feronika: bringer of victory
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A picture of rebirth, the symbol of a horn, and an oath to God.Meaning of each word
- Kornelia: associated with a horn
- Elizabeth: God is my oath
- Renata: born again
Elizabeth as a last name
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Interpretation
May gentleness and a crown of honor accompany an oath to God.Meaning of each word
- Blandina: gentle, pleasing
- Stevani: crown or wreath of honor
- Elizabeth: God is my oath
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Brigitta Elizabeth
Interpretation
May nobility grow alongside steadfast commitment to an oath to God.Meaning of each word
- Brigitta: exalted, elevated
- Elizabeth: God is my oath
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Sofya Elizabeth
Interpretation
May wisdom accompany every step in keeping an oath to God.Meaning of each word
- Sofya: wisdom
- Elizabeth: God is my oath
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Nicole Elizabeth
Interpretation
May the people's victory accompany steadfast commitment to an oath to God.Meaning of each word
- Nicole: victory of the people
- Elizabeth: God is my oath
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Kezia Elizabeth
Interpretation
The fragrance of the cassia plant accompanying an oath to God.Meaning of each word
- Kezia: cassia, an aromatic spice plant
- Elizabeth: God is my oath
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Inez Elizabeth
Interpretation
May inner purity accompany steadfast commitment to an oath to God.Meaning of each word
- Inez: pure, inwardly unblemished
- Elizabeth: God is my oath
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How to pronounce Elizabeth
| Syllables | 4 · 9 letters · 9-letter girl names |
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| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦭꦶꦗ꦳ꦧꦺꦠ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮈᮜᮤᮐᮘᮨᮒ᮪ᮠ᮪ |
Is Elizabeth a girl’s name?
Yes, Elizabeth is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Elizabeth ranks #241 among girl names in our data sample (37 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Elizabeth
Names with related meanings
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Elly♀My God is my oath
- Indrawati♀Woman associated with Indra
- Lisa♀God is my oath
- Elisabeth♀God is my oath
- Yohana♀God has shown grace
- Krisna♂♀Black, dark-colored
- Elisa♂♀God is salvation
- Yana♂♀God is gracious
- Eli♀My God is my oath
- Astri♀Divinely beautiful
- Astrid♀Divine beauty
Famous people named Elizabeth
- Elizabeth A. Widjaja · b. 1951
- Elizabeth Latief · b. 1963
- Elizabeth Christine · b. 1982
- Elizabeth · b. 1962
- Elizabeth Basalisa · b. 1993
- Elizabeth Baso
- Elizabeth Dwi Harijani
- Elizabeth Frans
- Elizabeth Gelael
- Elizabeth Jovita · b. 1999
- Elizabeth Kristi Poerwandari · b. 1963
- Elizabeth Leisubun · b. 1962
FAQ about the name Elizabeth
What is the meaning of Elizabeth?
Elizabeth means God is my oath. Derived from Hebrew Elisheva through Greek and European forms. In the Bible it is the name of John the Baptist's mother.
Is Elizabeth a girl’s name?
Yes, Elizabeth is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Elizabeth?
Elizabeth is of Hebrew, Greek and European origin.
How many syllables does Elizabeth have?
Elizabeth has 4 syllables (E-li-za-beth) and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Elizabeth?
Elizabeth ranks #241 among girl names in our data sample (37 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Elizabeth?
Some ideas: Elizabeth Helen Janis; Angelica Elizabeth Friska; Blandina Stevani Elizabeth.
Famous people named Elizabeth?
Notable people named Elizabeth include Elizabeth A. Widjaja, Elizabeth Latief, Elizabeth Christine.
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