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At a Glance: Name: Elizabeth – Meaning: my God is an oath – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: ih-LIZ-uh-beth
Elizabeth (pronounced ih-LIZ-uh-beth) is a Hebrew name meaning "my God is an oath." It reads as romantic, storybook, timeless, classic, with the vintage feel of a name that's been passed down for generations. If you're drawn to classic, old-world names with real staying power, this is one to consider.
Meaning & Origin of Elizabeth
Meaning: My god is an oath.
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Elizabeth
Phonetic: ih-LIZ-uh-beth IPA: /ɪˈlɪzəbəθ/
Popularity of Elizabeth
Elizabeth hit its peak popularity in 1887, when it ranked #3 with 2,681 babies given the name — and it's still going strong today, sitting at #17 in 2024 with 6,878 babies, more than double its 1887 count.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Elizabeth mean?
My god is an oath. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Elizabeth)
How do you pronounce Elizabeth?
Elizabeth is pronounced ih-LIZ-uh-beth (IPA: /ɪˈlɪzəbəθ/).
Is Elizabeth a popular name right now?
Elizabeth peaked at #3 in 1887 and is ranked #17 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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