What Does the Name Elizabeth Mean
The name Elizabeth comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Elizabeth below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Elizabeth Name Meaning
English, BiblicalFrom Ελισαβετ (Elisabet), the Greek form of the Hebrew name אֱלִישֶׁבַע ('Elisheva') meaning "my God is an oath" or perhaps "my God is abundance". The Hebrew form appears in the Old Testament where...
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