Elisabeth
Elisabeth is a Christian girl name of Hebrew, via Greek origin, meaning “My God is an oath”.
| Meaning | My God is an oath |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Greek |
| Written as | אֱלִישֶׁבַע |
| Pronunciation | ih-LIZ-uh-beth |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Germany, Netherlands, Norway, France |
Meaning and origin of Elisabeth
Elisabeth is the spelling of Elizabeth used in many European languages and in older English Bibles. It comes through Greek from the Hebrew Elisheva, from Eli, 'my God', and shevaʿ, 'oath' or 'abundance'. In the Gospel of Luke, Elisabeth is the mother of John the Baptist and a relative of Mary. Empress Elisabeth of Austria, known as Sisi, is a famous bearer.
Is Elisabeth a Christian name?
Elisabeth is a biblical Christian name honouring the mother of John the Baptist; the Hebrew original, Elisheva, is the wife of Aaron in Exodus 6:23.
How popular is Elisabeth?
Common across continental Europe; less usual than Elizabeth in English-speaking countries.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elisabeth mean?
Elisabeth means 'My God is an oath'. It is of Hebrew, via Greek origin.
Is Elisabeth a Christian name?
Elisabeth is a biblical Christian name honouring the mother of John the Baptist; the Hebrew original, Elisheva, is the wife of Aaron in Exodus 6:23.
How do you pronounce Elisabeth?
Elisabeth is pronounced ih-LIZ-uh-beth.
Is Elisabeth a boy or girl name?
Elisabeth is usually a girl name.