A female given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'God's oath' or 'pledged to God,' famously borne by Queen Elizabeth I and II.
From Hebrew 'Elisheba,' combining 'el' (God) and 'sheba' (oath or seven). The name traveled through Greek as 'Elisabeth' and became widespread in Christian Europe. Over time it took various forms: Elizabeth, Liza, Beth, Betty, Bess.
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