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Elizabeth is a feminine given name, a variation of the Hebrew name Elisheva (אֱלִישֶׁבַע), meaning "My God is an oath" or "My God is abundance", as rendered in the Septuagint.
My God is an oath
A girl name with 4 syllables. Currently considered popular.
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Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from Elisheva, meaning "My God is an oath" or "My God is abundance." It has a long and storied history, famously borne by several queens of England, most notably Elizabeth I, who presided over a golden age of English history. The name's regal connotations and its biblical roots have contributed to its enduring popularity across Western cultures for centuries.
Queen Elizabeth II, Queen Elizabeth I, Elizabeth Taylor, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Saint Elizabeth of Hungary
Liz, Lizzie, Beth, Eliza, Betty, Bess, Libby
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