Elisabeth
Elisabeth is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning “My God is an oath”, pronounced ee-LIZ-uh-beth. It ranked #925 in the United States in 2025, given to 282 babies, and peaked at #286 in 2001. Common nicknames: Elise, Lisbeth, Beth.
How popular is Elisabeth in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Elisabeth mean, and where does it come from?
Elisabeth is the German, Dutch and Scandinavian spelling of Elizabeth — Hebrew Elisheva, "my God is an oath" — the name of the mother of John the Baptist and of a long line of European queens and empresses. The s rather than the z is the older form, taken from the Greek of the New Testament, and it remains standard across most of continental Europe. In the United States it sits well below Elizabeth but has never left the top thousand since 1880, chosen by families who want the classic with a slightly different profile.
How is Elisabeth used around the world?
Elisabeth is used in 5 languages worldwide, with 12+ international variants.
TypeFemale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Elisabeth?
Famous People Named Elisabeth
- Empress Elisabeth of Austria — Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary, known as Sisi
- Elisabeth Moss — American actress
- Elisabeth Kübler-Ross — Swiss-American psychiatrist who described the stages of grief
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Elisabeth mean?
Elisabeth is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning "My God is an oath." Elisabeth is the German, Dutch and Scandinavian spelling of Elizabeth — Hebrew Elisheva, "my God is an oath" — the name of the mother of John the Baptist and of a long line of European queens and empresses. The s rather than the z is the older form, taken from the Greek of the New Testament, and it remains standard across most of continental Europe.
How do you pronounce Elisabeth?
Elisabeth is pronounced ee-LIZ-uh-beth. Common variations include Elizabeth, Elisabet, Elžbieta.
Is Elisabeth a girl name?
Yes, Elisabeth is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Elise, Lisbeth, Beth, Liesel.