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Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: God's promise or God is my oath

Elizabeth is descended from the Hebrew name Elisheva, which then became Elisabeth, and means “God’s promise” or “God is my oath.” In the Bible, Elizabeth is the mother of John the Baptist. This royal name became popular in England with Queen Elizabeth I (1533–1603), whose reign lasted 44 years. The daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, Elizabeth I was named after her grandmothers, Elizabeth of York and Elizabeth Howard. This royal choice has endured throughout the ages and is unlikely to disappear anytime soon. Some may also be inspired by the Scottish Elspeth, the French Lisette, and the Spanish Isabel.