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Elizabeth: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
“God is my oath”
الزبتھ
אלישבע
What Elizabeth means
Elizabeth (الزبتھ, Hebrew אלישבע) is a Christian girl’s name that means “God is my oath”. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary, Elisabeth.
Elizabeth at a glance
- Meaning
- God is my oath
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Faith
- Christian
- Say it
- ih-liz-uh-beth
- Syllables
- 4
- Letters
- 9
- First letter
- E · ا
Meaning of Elizabeth
- In English
- God is my oath
- اردو میں معنی
- خدا میری قسم ہے
Origin and history of Elizabeth
From Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath'. Urdu Bible form الیشبع.
Base wordHebrew Elisheva
How to say and write Elizabeth
- Say it
- ih-liz-uh-beth4 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Elizabeth
- Urdu
- الزبتھ
- Original script
- אלישבע
- Other spellings
- Elisabeth · Eliza · Liza · Beth
- Known bearer
- Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist
- Themes
- Faith
Sibling names for Elizabeth
Christian boy names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Elizabeth.
Names from the same root as Elizabeth
Hebrew Elisheva
Names like Elizabeth
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- Annaایناgrace; favourGirlHebrew
- Anneاینgrace; favourGirlHebrew
- BenedictaبینیڈکٹاblessedGirlLatin
- BettyبیٹیGod is my oathGirlHebrew
- Ceciliaسیسیلیاblind (a Roman family name)GirlLatin
Questions about the name Elizabeth
What does the name Elizabeth mean?
Elizabeth means “God is my oath”. In Urdu: خدا میری قسم ہے. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
Is Elizabeth a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Elizabeth is a girl’s name.
Is Elizabeth a Christian name?
Yes. Elizabeth is used by Christian families. It is of Hebrew origin. From Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath'. Urdu Bible form الیشبع.
How do you pronounce Elizabeth?
Say it “ih-liz-uh-beth”: 4 syllables.
How do you write Elizabeth in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Elizabeth is written الزبتھ. In its original script: אלישבע.
What are other spellings of Elizabeth?
Elizabeth is also spelled Elisabeth, Eliza, Liza, Beth.
Who is a famous person named Elizabeth?
Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist
Is the meaning of Elizabeth verified?
Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.