Elizabeth
English · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Elizabeth
Elizabeth derives from the Hebrew name Elisheva (אלישבע), meaning "God is my oath" or "God is abundance," composed of the elements El (God) and sheba (oath/seven/abundance).
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Etymology
Elizabeth derives from the Hebrew name Elisheva (אלישבע), meaning "God is my oath" or "God is abundance," composed of the elements El (God) and sheba (oath/seven/abundance). The name has been used predominantly in Christian, Jewish, and secular Western cultures, with notable historical bearers including Queen Elizabeth I of England and the biblical mother of John the Baptist.
Elizabeth currently ranks #17 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1990.
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