Lizbeth
Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Lizbeth
Lizbeth is a shortened form of Elizabeth, derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva (אלישבע), meaning "God is my oath" or "God's promise." The name developed through Greek (Elisabet), Latin (Elisabeth), and English adaptations, with Lizbeth emerging as a modern contracted variant.
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Etymology
Lizbeth is a shortened form of Elizabeth, derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva (אלישבע), meaning "God is my oath" or "God's promise." The name developed through Greek (Elisabet), Latin (Elisabeth), and English adaptations, with Lizbeth emerging as a modern contracted variant.
The name is used across Christian, Jewish, and secular Western cultures, with particular prevalence in English-speaking countries and Spanish-speaking regions; it gained modern popularity through contemporary usage rather than ancient historical significance.
Lizbeth currently ranks #1,305 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2002.
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