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Meaning and origin
Elizabeth is a Hebrew girl name. The meaning of the name is `Consecrated to God `.


Where is it used?
The name Elizabeth is mainly used in English and in the bible.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Isabel (In Spanish, Portuguese, French and in English)
Elizabeta (In Slovene)
Ealasaid (In Scottish)
Elisabet (In Scandinavian)
Elizaveta (In Russian)
Elisabeta (In Romanian)
Elzbieta (In Polish)
Ealisaid (In Manx)
Elisabetta (In Italian)
Eilís (In Irish)
Eilish (In Irish)
Erzsébet (In Hungarian)
Elisavet (In Greek)
Elisabeth (In English, German, French and in the bible)
Lijsbeth (In Dutch)
Liesbeth (In Dutch)
Alzbeta (In Czech and in Slovak)
Elisheba (In the bible)
Elsabeth (In Other languages)


If it's too long people might use
In Scandinavian and in English: Lis
In Scandinavian: Lisbet
In German: Lisbeth
In German: Ilse
In German: Liesl
In German: Liesel
In French: Élise
In Finnish: Eliisa
In Finnish: Liisa
In English and in Scottish: Elspet
In English and in Scottish: Elspeth
In English, German and in Swedish: Elsa
In English, German and in Italian: Elisa
In English: Bess
In English: Lise
In English: Eliza
In English: Beth
In English: Elissa
In English: Elise
In English: Lizbeth
In English: Liza
In English: Liz
In English: Lisa


See also
In Welsh: Bethan (F)
In Scottish: Iseabail
In Scottish: Isobel
In Russian: Lizaveta
In Russian: Yelizaveta
In Hungarian: Bözsi
In Hungarian: Erzsi
In German and in Scandinavian: Anneliese
In German: Liese (F)
In German: Liesa (F)
In German: Lili (F)
In German: Elli (F)
In French: Lisette (F)
In English, Italian, Spanish and in Dutch: Isabella
In English, French and in German: Isabelle
In English and in Dutch: Lisanne
In English and in the bible: Bethany
In English (Modern): Leesa
In English (Modern): Ysabel
In English (Modern): Bettye
In English (Modern): Carlisa
In English: Lysette
In English: Isabell
In English: Isa
In English: Annalisa
In English: Lizette
In English: Ibbie
In English: Isbel
In English: Elsie (F)
In English: Bessie (F)
In English: Bettie (F)
In English: Betty (F)
In English: Betsy (F)
In English: Bettina
In English: Libby (F)
In English: Lizzie (F)
In English: Lizzy (F)
In English: Tetty (F)
In English: Jobeth
In English: Bette (F)
In Danish and in German: Else (F)
In Armenian: Zabel
In Other languages: Ilsa


What Elizabeth`s say about their name

1. The best thing about the name Elizabeth:
   It can be used in its full length to be pretty, or shortened to fit your personality. i love being called Lizzy and Lizzard.
   The worst thing about the name:
   my mom calls me Betsy!
   If my name wasn`t Elizabeth....:
   Penelope. love it ;)
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2. The best thing about the name Elizabeth:
   It is an elegant and powerful name. I love it!
   The worst thing about the name:
   It's a bit long and some people shorten it (I don't like that)
   If my name wasn`t Elizabeth....:
   I'd like to be a...mmmmmm Nah I love my name.
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3. The best thing about the name Elizabeth:
   nothiung
   The worst thing about the name:
   
   If my name wasn`t Elizabeth....:
   
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4. The best thing about the name Elizabeth:
   Named after my great grandmother.
   The worst thing about the name:
   It is SO common.
   If my name wasn`t Elizabeth....:
   It would have been Holly.
   Extra information:
   I am Elizabeth, and could never be anything else.
5. The best thing about the name Elizabeth:
   All Elizabeth's are popular, wealthy, and beloved. It's just common fact. We're all very beautiful too!
   The worst thing about the name:
   People try calling you Beth or Betty and it's TOO long. 9 whole letters.
   If my name wasn`t Elizabeth....:
   I wouldn't be as beautiful as I am.
   Extra information:
   My nicknames are Eli, Liz, Lizzie.
6. The best thing about the name Elizabeth:
   when you hear it it sounds like a beautiful person and it sound like a storng independant woman name
   The worst thing about the name:
   nick name lizardbreath or lizard
   If my name wasn`t Elizabeth....:
   well actually my mom was going to call me breonnna which is a stupid name
   Extra information:
   i call myself lizzy yes with a Y
7. The best thing about the name Elizabeth:
   It's so beautiful and versatile
   The worst thing about the name:
   It's a mouthful and doesn't really flow
   If my name wasn`t Elizabeth....:
   It would have been William Wade (I was supposed to be a boy)
   Extra information:
   Everyone calls me Beth, so it makes me feel special when someone calls me Elizabeth
8. The best thing about the name Elizabeth:
   it can be shorterned and changed
   The worst thing about the name:
   its teh quessns name
   If my name wasn`t Elizabeth....:
   my nickname Izzie wouldnt be the same
   Extra information:
   nope
9. The best thing about the name Elizabeth:
   Everyone calls me Liz except for my husband who calls me Elizabeth. It makes me feel special when he says it.
   The worst thing about the name:
   The nicknames... Lizardbreath was my brother's favorite.
   If my name wasn`t Elizabeth....:
   No
   Extra information:
   Even though it's common, I still love my name. The many many nicknames allow it to be personalized to each personality.
10. The best thing about the name Elizabeth:
    It's a beautiful name.
    The worst thing about the name:
    Being called Lizard
    If my name wasn`t Elizabeth....:
    I wouldn't be called Lizzy.
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11. The best thing about the name Elizabeth:
    having a pretty name
    The worst thing about the name:
    the name is too long
    If my name wasn`t Elizabeth....:
    i dont think so
    Extra information:
    i like being called liz
13. The best thing about the name Elizabeth:
    So many nicknames! most people call me liz, but i get lizzy, bess, libby, liza, etc. i think its kinda cool
    The worst thing about the name:
    liz doesnt look pretty in cursive, lol
    If my name wasn`t Elizabeth....:
    it would have been ashley... and then i would have probably been a cheerleader or something. :) no, not really.
    Extra information:
    i really love my name, and i think most elizabeth's do.

More `Elizabeth` links
Elizabeth as abbreviation
Actors named Elizabeth
Elizabeth in the encyclopedia