Elizabeth
my God is an oath (Hebrew)
Elizabeth is a biblical / english girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 16, with 147,144 records. It has 4 syllables.
Origin and meaning
my God is an oath (Hebrew)
Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, found in both the Old and New Testaments. While the Hispanic equivalent 'Isabel' was widely used during the Spanish colonial era, the English form 'Elizabeth' gained massive popularity during the 20th century in the Philippines and remains an enduring, formal classic.
Derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'my God is abundance'. It entered Philippine naming traditions primarily through Christian biblical history and was further solidified in its English spelling during the American period.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently shortened by Filipinos to nicknames such as Beth, Liza, Liz, Eli, or Babes. Commonly used as a standalone name or in combination with Maria or Joy.
Related forms
- Isabel Spanish
- Élisabeth French
- Elisabetta Italian
- Elisabeth German
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Elizabeth with common surname pairs
Each pair is a mother's maiden surname plus a father's surname. The number is the sound-fit score for this first name.
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How do I use Elizabeth with two Filipino surnames?
Elizabeth is the given name. The full name is Elizabeth + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Elizabeth a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Elizabeth is number 16, with 147,144 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.