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At a Glance: Name: Lilibeth – Meaning: God is my oath (diminutive of Elizabeth) – Origin: Hebrew (via Elizabeth) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: LIL-ee-beth
Lilibeth (pronounced LIL-ee-beth) is a diminutive of Elizabeth, carrying the Hebrew meaning 'God is my oath.' You may come across claims that it means 'innocence' in Hebrew, but that's inaccurate — the name's meaning traces directly back to Elizabeth's Hebrew root, not a separate word for innocence. It has a romantic, storybook feel, built on a classic root name with a softer, more whimsical ending.
Meaning & Origin of Lilibeth
Meaning: God is my oath (diminutive of elizabeth).
Origin: Hebrew (via Elizabeth).
A common claim: Some baby-name sites claim Lilibeth means 'innocence' in Hebrew. Actually: This is inaccurate — Lilibeth is a diminutive of Elizabeth, whose Hebrew meaning is 'God is my oath,' not 'innocence.'
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Lilibeth
Phonetic: LIL-ee-beth IPA: /ˈlɪlibɛθ/
Popularity of Lilibeth
Lilibeth hit its peak in 1996, ranking #1459 with 113 babies given the name that year; by 2024 it had dropped to #3349, with just 47 babies recorded.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1970–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Lilibeth mean?
God is my oath (diminutive of elizabeth). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lilibeth)
How do you pronounce Lilibeth?
Lilibeth is pronounced LIL-ee-beth (IPA: /ˈlɪlibɛθ/).
Is Lilibeth a popular name right now?
Lilibeth peaked at #1459 in 1996 and is ranked #3349 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1970–2024.)
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