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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:
   I share it with the monarchy im the ruler in this house
   The worst thing about the name:
   My nephew could never say it
   If my name wasn`t Elizabeth....:
   I woud of always been called Elizabeth
   Extra information:
   I am the bestest better than all the rest
2. The best thing about the name Elizabeth:
   It's a nice traditional name and I was named after my Grandmother, I was the only person in my high school to who was named Elizabeth (out of around 2000 people)
   The worst thing about the name:
   Sometimes there are too many letters to enter into user names on games, or to fit in allocated spaces on forms.
   If my name wasn`t Elizabeth....:
   My parents wanted to call me Sophie
   Extra information:
   My family call me Lil, or Lillybeth, and my friends call me Lola or Lolabeth. I've also been called Lizardbreath a few times haha.
3. The best thing about the name Elizabeth:
   Everyone calls me lizabelle
   The worst thing about the name:
   Seriously
   If my name wasn`t Elizabeth....:
   I would probably change my name to elizabeth
   Extra information:
   nope
4. The best thing about the name Elizabeth:
   It can have a lot of nicknames!!
   The worst thing about the name:
   NOTHING!!!!!!
   If my name wasn`t Elizabeth....:
   Claire because me and my dad love the name!!
   Extra information:
   I LOVE MY NAME!!!!!
5. The best thing about the name Elizabeth:
   its unique nd can b shortend in ur personality
   The worst thing about the name:
   nicknames like lizard nd its too long, so som ppl dnt pronounce it right
   If my name wasn`t Elizabeth....:
   iono
   Extra information:
   i wish my name was alana/penelope its cute..pretty, it has royalty written alova it :) its MY name my friends*boys* cal me lizard, i use to h8 it, bt i gues am use to it
6. The best thing about the name Elizabeth:
   It has a lot of different nicknames and variations.
   The worst thing about the name:
   It's a long name.
   If my name wasn`t Elizabeth....:
   IDK what other kind of name, just something that isn't Elizabeth.
   Extra information:
   
7. The best thing about the name Elizabeth:
   Wow i love my name Elizabeth. But my people prefered calling me lizzy
   The worst thing about the name:
   
   If my name wasn`t Elizabeth....:
   I would have not accept any other
   Extra information:
   
8. The best thing about the name Elizabeth:
   its classy, people assume youre like rich or something. Its posh for when you need a posh name and want to come off well.
   The worst thing about the name:
   too long, but i dont like lizzie, or liz, or beth. Bella is nice though!
   If my name wasn`t Elizabeth....:
   Anna i think?
   Extra information:
   my middle name is Sarah xx (Elizabeth Sarah)
9. The best thing about the name Elizabeth:
   It's elegant, feminine and timeless.
   The worst thing about the name:
   Unwanted nicknames! (Lizzie, Lizard, etc.)
   If my name wasn`t Elizabeth....:
   I think I would have been called 'Daniel' if I'd been a boy.
   Extra information:
   I like my full name :) I remember winning a chocolate bar at a birthday party as a kid, for having the longest first name!
10. The best thing about the name Elizabeth:
    It is a beautiful sounding name
    The worst thing about the name:
    It is too common.
    If my name wasn`t Elizabeth....:
    i would be named Rebecca
    Extra information:
    If you need help with a middle name for elizabeth my middle name is Anne. which is also too common
11. The best thing about the name Elizabeth:
    The nickname possibilities. If I don't like Elizabeth, I can be Lizzie, Ella, Beth, etc.
    The worst thing about the name:
    It's really common. And I always get called Queen Elizabeth or Lizzie Maguire.
    If my name wasn`t Elizabeth....:
    It would be Catherine or Carolyn. I prefer Elizabeth to those!
    Extra information:
    I wish my name was Riley, Alexa, or Alessa.
12. The best thing about the name Elizabeth:
    sounds like royalty
    The worst thing about the name:
    its old
    If my name wasn`t Elizabeth....:
    i have no idea who i'd be
    Extra information:
    
13. The best thing about the name Elizabeth:
    It's pretty
    The worst thing about the name:
    It's the queens name
    If my name wasn`t Elizabeth....:
    I wouldn't be me
    Extra information:
    I love my name :)
14. The best thing about the name Elizabeth:
    when its written is cursive:D
    The worst thing about the name:
    that you have around ten different nicknames every day. but..its kinda cool
    If my name wasn`t Elizabeth....:
    itd be sara
    Extra information:
    elizabeth is common, but id rather have this name than something like miley or johnna
15. The best thing about the name Elizabeth:
    It sounds pretty (when pronounced correctly)
    The worst thing about the name:
    wishing I hadn't allowed myself to be called Liz and finding some people now call me Lizzie!
    If my name wasn`t Elizabeth....:
    I have had the name so long it fits but I wouldn't have minded Bethan which I think is the Welsh version.
    Extra information:
    
16. The best thing about the name Elizabeth:
    its a pretty name..and it looks nice written out
    The worst thing about the name:
    to many bad nickames
    If my name wasn`t Elizabeth....:
    I don't know
    Extra information:
    
17. 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 ;)
    Extra information:
    
18. 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.
    Extra information:
    
19. The best thing about the name Elizabeth:
    nothiung
    The worst thing about the name:
    
    If my name wasn`t Elizabeth....:
    
    Extra information:
    
20. 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.
21. 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.
22. 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
23. 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
24. 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
25. 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.
26. 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.
    Extra information:
    
27. 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
29. 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.

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