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Erzsébet

“God is my oath”

About the name Erzsébet

Erzsébet is the Hungarian form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning God is my oath. Its most important bearer is Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, a thirteenth-century princess who used her wealth to found a hospital and care for the poor, and whose feast falls in November. The name was also borne by Empress Elisabeth of Austria, known in Hungary as Erzsébet királyné, and by Countess Erzsébet Báthory.

Meaning
God is my oath
Origin
Hungarian
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
ER-zhay-bet(3 syl.)

Variants and spellings

No common variant spellings are widely recorded.

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Middle names for Erzsébet

  • Erzsébet Marie
  • Erzsébet Sophie
  • Erzsébet Claire
  • Erzsébet Lynn
  • Erzsébet Rose

Questions about Erzsébet

What does Erzsébet mean?
Erzsébet is a Hungarian name meaning "God is my oath".
How do you pronounce Erzsébet?
Erzsébet is pronounced ER-zhay-bet, with emphasis on the first syllable.

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