Baby Name: Elizabeth

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Elizabeth

ORIGIN

Hebrew

MEANING

My God is an oath

Derived from the Greek form of the Hebrew name Elisheva. The name of Aaron's wife in the Old Testament and the mother of John the Baptist in the New Testament. Influenced by the long and successful rein of Queen Elizabeth I, which resulted in numerous variations. Also a literary name for one of the principal characters in Jane Austen's novel, "Pride and Prejudice." Consistently ranked among the top 25 for over 100 years.

VARIATIONS

Elian

ALTERNATIVES

Elisabeth

NICKNAMES

Liza Lizbeth Eliza Betsy Libby Elle Liz Bethbetsy Betty

FAMOUS Elizabeths

Queen Elizabeth II Elizabeth Taylor (actress) Elizabeth Barrett Browning (poet) Elizabeth Hurley (actress)

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