Girl Hebrew 4 syllables

Elizabeth

eh-LIZ-uh-beth /ɪˈlɪzəbɛθ/

"Pledged to God" — a name of royal heritage and enduring grace

Elizabeth is one of the most storied names in history, derived from the Hebrew Elisheba — meaning 'my God is an oath'. Borne by queens, saints, and literary heroines, it radiates royal dignity and intellectual warmth in equal measure. Two of England's greatest monarchs held the name, as did the proud heroine of Pride and Prejudice. Its remarkable range of nicknames — Liz, Beth, Ellie, Bess, Libby, Betsy, Lisa — makes it one of the most versatile names in any language.

Quick Facts

Letters9

SyllablesE-liz-a-beth

GenderGirl

OriginHebrew

Root WordElisheba

MeaningMy God is an oath; pledged to God

PopularityVery Popular

Peak Year1920

Trend → Stable

Name DayNovember 5

Nicknames LizBethEllieBessLibbyBetsyLisaLizzieBetty

About the Name Elizabeth

Elizabeth means 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God', from the Hebrew name Elisheba.

Elizabeth has more nicknames than almost any other name: Liz, Beth, Ellie, Bess, Betty, Libby, Betsy, Lisa, Eliza, and more.

Yes — two of England's most celebrated monarchs were named Elizabeth, making it one of the most royal names in history.

Elizabeth Anne, Elizabeth Rose, Elizabeth Jane, and Elizabeth Grace are timeless classic combinations.

Elizabeth consistently ranks in the top 15 US girl names and has never fallen out of the top 25 in over a century.

Personality of Elizabeth

Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Elizabeth

creativity 75%

elegance 95%

independence 85%

intelligence 92%

strength 88%

warmth 80%

Famous People Named Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth I

Tudor monarch who led England through its golden age (1558–1603)

Queen Elizabeth II

Britain's longest-reigning monarch (1952–2022)

Elizabeth Bennet

Protagonist of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice

Elizabeth Taylor

Legendary Hollywood actress and humanitarian

Elizabeth Warren

US Senator and influential political figure

Middle Names for Elizabeth

Beautiful combinations that flow well with Elizabeth

Elizabeth Anne Elizabeth Rose Elizabeth Jane Elizabeth Grace Elizabeth Marie Elizabeth Ann Elizabeth Kate Elizabeth Claire Elizabeth Hope Elizabeth Faith

Names Similar to Elizabeth

Similar Sound

Isabella Eliza Elise

Similar Meaning

Isabel

Sibling Name Ideas

William James Charles Charlotte

History of Elizabeth

c. 1400 BCE

Elisheba appears in Hebrew scripture as the wife of Aaron, brother of Moses

1533

Elizabeth I born; her reign makes the name synonymous with English greatness

1813

Jane Austen's Elizabeth Bennet becomes fiction's most beloved romantic heroine

1926

Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II) born at Mayfair

1952

Queen Elizabeth II ascends the throne; name regains global prestige

Numerology & Symbolism of Elizabeth

Destiny Number

Sum of all letters

Soul Urge

Sum of vowels

♍

Zodiac Affinity

Scorpio

Lucky Number

Personal power digit

🎨

Lucky Color

Royal Blue

💎

Lucky Stone

Sapphire

🌸

Lucky Flower

Chrysanthemum

Elizabeth Around the World

How Elizabeth is written in different languages and scripts

إليزابيث

Arabic

エリザベス

Japanese

Элизабет

Russian

엘리자베스

Korean

伊丽莎白

Chinese

Ελισάβετ

Greek

एलिज़ाबेथ

Hindi

אֶלִישֶׁבַע

Hebrew

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