Updated February 28, 2024

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Girl name origins & meanings

  • Hebrew: God's oath; dedicated
  • Hebrew: Consecrated to God

What does Elizabeth mean and stand for?

The name Elizabeth has religious roots and origins in Hebrew. Elizabeth can have several meanings including "My God is an oath", "My God is abundance", and "pledged to God".

Syllables: 4

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Girl name variations

Bess

Bess

- 14% this year
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Bette

Bette

+ 33% this year
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Betty

Betty

+ 1% this year
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Bestey

Bestey

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Belita

Belita

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Besse

Besse

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Bessie

Bessie

- 24% this year
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Bessy

Bessy

- 22% this year
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Betta

Betta

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Betti

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Bettine

Bettine

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Ealasidde

Ealasidde

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Elizabet

Elizabet

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Elsabet

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Elisabeth

Elisabeth

+ 8% this year
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Elisabetta

Elisabetta

- 31% this year
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Elise

Elise

- 4% this year
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Elissa

Elissa

- 2% this year
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Eilise

Eilise

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Elisa

Elisa

+ 2% this year
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Eliza

Eliza

- 6% this year
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Elsa

Elsa

- 5% this year
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Elsbeth

Elsbeth

- 13% this year
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Babette

Babette

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Belle

Belle

+ 13% this year
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Beth

Beth

- 24% this year
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Bettina

Bettina

- 42% this year
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Bet

Bet

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Beta

Beta

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Lisbeth

Lisbeth

- 48% this year
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Liz

Liz

+ 80% this year
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Lizzie

Lizzie

- 11% this year
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Liza

Liza

- 14% this year
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Ellie

Ellie

- 1% this year
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Else

Else

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Bettie

Bettie

- 9% this year
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Betsy

Betsy

+ 25% this year
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Aliza

Aliza

- 11% this year
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Libby

Libby

+ 23% this year
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Elspeth

Elspeth

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Elsbet

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Elspet

Elspet

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Isabel

Isabel

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Isabelle

Isabelle

- 12% this year
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Isabella

Isabella

+ 4% this year
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How Popular Is The Name Elizabeth

Family name origins & meanings

  • Americanized spelling of the Dutch family name Elisabeth, from the female personal name derived from the Biblical name meaning ‘God is my oath’. The name was particularly popular in the Middle Ages, notably after the canonization of Elisabeth, Duchess of Thuringia around 1230.

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Popularity of the Name Elizabeth

According to Social Security Administration data, Elizabeth is a classic baby girl name that has been consistently popular for years and years, remaining in the top 20 names since 2000. It peaked at position nine and was at its lowest ranking at position 14 in 2014.

However, it is the 34th most popular name on FamilyEducation.com.

According to Google search data analysis, in the last five years, Elizabeth was at its peak popularity from December 2018 through January 2019.

The name Elizabeth has been used as far back as the Old Testament and has remained consistently popular for the last 100 years. Its popularity can be attributed to the royal family, specifically Queen Elizabeth II, its Biblical roots and history, and even to actresses like Elizabeth Taylor and Elizabeth Banks.

Where is the name Elizabeth popular?

Nicknames for Elizabeth

  • Bess
  • Bette
  • Betty
  • Betsey
  • Bessie
  • Betta
  • Eli
  • Ellie
  • Elsabet
  • Elise
  • Eliza
  • Elsa
  • Babette
  • Bettina
  • Lisbeth
  • Liz
  • Lizzie
  • Liza

Elizabeth pairs well with these middle names

Elizabeth meaning and origin