Beth
Beth is a Christian girl name of Hebrew, via English origin, meaning “Short for Elizabeth; 'house'”.
| Meaning | Short for Elizabeth; 'house' |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew, via English |
| Pronunciation | BETH |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | United Kingdom, United States, Canada |
Meaning and origin of Beth
Beth is mainly a short form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, usually explained as 'God is my oath'. It also matches the Hebrew word beth, 'house', which appears in place names such as Bethlehem and Bethel, so it is sometimes given that meaning. Beth March, the gentle sister in Louisa May Alcott's Little Women, helped make it a name in its own right.
Is Beth a Christian name?
Through Elizabeth, Beth recalls the New Testament Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist; the 'house' meaning is a separate Hebrew word rather than the name's main source.
How popular is Beth?
Used both on its own and as a nickname; moderately common.
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Spellings and variants of Beth
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Beth mean?
Beth means 'Short for Elizabeth; 'house''. It is of Hebrew, via English origin.
Is Beth a Christian name?
Through Elizabeth, Beth recalls the New Testament Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist; the 'house' meaning is a separate Hebrew word rather than the name's main source.
How do you pronounce Beth?
Beth is pronounced BETH.
Is Beth a boy or girl name?
Beth is usually a girl name.