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Elisabet

“God is my oath”

About the name Elisabet

Elisabet is a girl’s name of Hebrew and Greek origin meaning ‘God is my oath’. It is derived from the Hebrew ‘Elisheba’ and entered Europe through the Greek form Elisabet, found in the New Testament as the mother of John the Baptist. The spelling Elisabet is commonly used in Swedish, Norwegian, Icelandic, Spanish, and Catalan. Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, known in some languages as Elisabet, is a widely venerated medieval saint.

Meaning
God is my oath
Origin
Hebrew/Greek
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
eh-LEE-zah-bet(4 syl.)

Variants and spellings

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Middle names for Elisabet

  • Elisabet Anne
  • Elisabet Marie
  • Elisabet Claire
  • Elisabet Rose
  • Elisabet Jane

Questions about Elisabet

What does Elisabet mean?
Elisabet is a Hebrew name meaning "God is my oath".
How do you pronounce Elisabet?
Elisabet is pronounced eh-LEE-zah-bet, with emphasis on the second syllable.
What are variants of Elisabet?
Variants of Elisabet include Elizabeth, Elisabeta, Elisabetta, Elisabeth.

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