Eliza

Name:

Eliza
Pronounced: ih-LIE-zuh
Variations: Elsie, Elsa, Eliza-Jane, Liz, Liza

Origin:

Hebrew

Meaning:

Eliza is a diminutive form of the name Elizabeth, which means "God is my oath" in Hebrew. In the Bible, Elizabeth was the mother of John the Baptist.

Popularity:

Eliza is a popular name in English-speaking countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia. It has been consistently ranked in the top 200 baby names in the United States for the past decade.

Did you know?

Eliza is the name of the main character in the musical "Hamilton", which tells the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton. In literature, Eliza Doolittle is the main character in George Bernard Shaw's play "Pygmalion", which was later adapted into the musical "My Fair Lady".

Famous namesakes:

Eliza Schuyler Hamilton was the wife of American founding father Alexander Hamilton. She was known for her intelligence and social graces, and was a strong supporter of her husband's political career. Eliza Dushku is an American actress known for her roles in television shows such as "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Dollhouse". She has also appeared in films such as "Bring It On" and "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back".


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