Elizabeth
/ i-LIZ-uh-buhth /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇿🇦 South Africa
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Faithful
Meaning & Etymology
God is my oath
God is my oath
Etymology
From the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning ‘God is my oath’.
Linguistic family: Indo-European > Germanic > West Germanic
Cultural context
Elizabeth is a common name among English-speaking South Africans and is associated with strong biblical figures.
Symbolism
Symbolizes faith and devotion to God.
Religious reference
Luke 1:5-80