Elizabeth

Name:

Elizabeth

Pronounced: ih-LIZ-uh-beth

Variations: Liz, Liza, Lizzy, Beth, Betsy, Eliza, Ellie, Elsie, Lisa, Lizabeth

Origin:

Hebrew

Meaning:

Elizabeth means "my God is an oath" or "my God is abundance." It comes from the Hebrew name Elisheva, which was borne by the wife of Aaron in the Old Testament. The name became popular in Europe after the 16th century, particularly in England where it was borne by several queens.

Popularity:

Elizabeth is a popular name worldwide. In the United States, it has consistently been in the top 20 names for girls since the 1880s. It is also popular in England and Wales, where it has been in the top 100 names since the early 20th century.

Did you know?

Queen Elizabeth II of England reigned from 1952 to 2022, and was the longest-reigning monarch in British history. Elizabeth Taylor was a famous actress and fashion icon known for her roles in movies such as "Cleopatra" and "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"

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Elizabeth Warren is an American politician and academic who served as a United States Senator from Massachusetts from 2013 to 2021. She was a candidate for the Democratic nomination in the 2020 presidential election.

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