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What Does My Name Elizabeth Mean?

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    Elizabeth pronounced (Ee-liz-a-beth) is one of the most popular names and is of Hebrew origin derived from Elisheva which means God's promise implying satisfaction and contentment as also thanksgiving and devotion. The name has a Biblical reference with Elizabeth being the mother of John the Baptist in the Old Testament. There are several variants of the name; Bet, Beth, Betty, Elisa, Lisa, Lizzie, El, Ellie, Ella, Elsa, Elspeth, Bess, Betsy, Buffy and Isabel.

    After the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603) referred to as the Elizabethan era the name became a byword for royalty and also the most preferred name in England. Another celebrated personality bearing the name is British actress Dame Elizabeth Taylor who won the Academy Award twice.   
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    Mahendra 

    answered 4 years ago

      I believe that Elizabeth means gods follower gods helper and or gods talent carrier
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      Guest 

      answered 6 months ago

        It is hebrew it means "oath of god".
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        Guest 

        answered 9 months ago

        The godess of royalty
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        Guest 

        answered 4 months ago

        Elizabeth is also my name and in my opinion that  Elizabeth means GODS PROMISE
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        Guest 

        answered 3 months ago

          On my english assignment it said "God has sworn"
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          answered 2 months ago

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          answered 2 months ago

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