Eliza
Eliza is a Christian girl name of English, from Hebrew origin, meaning “My God is an oath”.
| Meaning | My God is an oath |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | English, from Hebrew |
| Pronunciation | ih-LYE-zuh |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada |
Meaning and origin of Eliza
Eliza began as a short form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath'. It became a name in its own right in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Literary bearers include Eliza Doolittle of Shaw's Pygmalion, and the musical Hamilton renewed interest through Eliza Schuyler Hamilton. It is popular again in English-speaking countries today.
Is Eliza a Christian name?
As a form of Elizabeth, Eliza connects to the biblical Elisabeth, mother of John the Baptist, though it is usually chosen as a classic English name.
How popular is Eliza?
Widely used and rising in English-speaking countries.
Gifts with the name Eliza
- Eliza name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Eliza baby gifts (Amazon)
- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Eliza
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eliza mean?
Eliza means 'My God is an oath'. It is of English, from Hebrew origin.
Is Eliza a Christian name?
As a form of Elizabeth, Eliza connects to the biblical Elisabeth, mother of John the Baptist, though it is usually chosen as a classic English name.
How do you pronounce Eliza?
Eliza is pronounced ih-LYE-zuh.
Is Eliza a boy or girl name?
Eliza is usually a girl name.