Eliza Name Meaning
The name Eliza comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Eliza below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Eliza Name Meaning
English, Polish, Portuguese (Brazilian)Short form of ELIZABETH. It was borne by the character Eliza Doolittle in George Bernard Shaw's play 'Pygmalion' (1913) and the subsequent musical adaptation 'My Fair Lady' (1956).
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