How to pronounce Elizabeth (e-LIZ-a-beth)

Notes

Hebrew origin meaning my God is an oath. Four syllables, stress on the second. Often shortened to Liz or Beth.

Origin & meaning

Origin

Hebrew

Meaning

God is my oath

Popularity

One of the most enduring female names in English; borne by two long-reigning Queens of England.

Notable people

• Queen Elizabeth II (United Kingdom)
• Elizabeth Taylor (British-American actress)

Similar spellings (same pronunciation)

• Elisabeth
• Elizabeth