What Elizabeth means
Elizabeth is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning "my God is an oath". It comes from Hebrew Elisheva (my God is an oath, or my God is abundance). It is pronounced eh-LEE-sah-bet.
The English form is used in Mexico alongside Spanish Isabel. Saint Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist, is celebrated November 5.
Spellings and variants: Elisabeth, Lizbeth.
Nicknames in Mexico: Eli, Liz, Lizzy. See the guide to Mexican nicknames.
Popularity: one of the most common names in Mexico. See the current top names.
