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At a Glance
- Meaning
- My God is an oath
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ih-LIZ-ah-beth
Elisabeth is a classic girl's name with a romantic, storybook feel, pronounced ih-LIZ-ah-beth. It comes from Hebrew and means "my God is an oath." If you love the sound of Elizabeth but want the spelling to look a little more distinctive on the page, this is the version to consider.
Meaning & Origin of Elisabeth
Meaning: My God is an oath.
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Elisabeth
ih-LIZ-ah-bethIPA /ɪˈlɪzəbəθ/
Popularity of Elisabeth
Elisabeth peaked at #286 in 2001, when 1,093 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #906 with 292 babies, so it's far less common today than it was at its height.
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FAQ
What does the name Elisabeth mean?
My God is an oath. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Elisabeth?
Elisabeth is pronounced ih-LIZ-ah-beth (IPA: /ɪˈlɪzəbəθ/).
Is Elisabeth a popular name right now?
Elisabeth peaked at #286 in 2001 and is ranked #906 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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