Meaning & HistoryFrom (Elisabet), the Greek form of the Hebrew name ('Elisheva') meaning "my God is an oath" or perhaps "my God is abundance". The Hebrew form appears in the where Elisheba is the wife of, while the Greek form appears in the where Elizabeth is the mother of the Baptist.
Among Christians, this name was originally more common in Eastern Europe. It was born in the 12th century by Elizabeth of Hungary, a daughter of King Andrew II who used her wealth to help the poor. In medieval England, it was occasionally used in honor of the saint, though the form (from Occitan and Spanish) was more common. It has been very popular in England since the reign of Queen Elizabeth I in the 16th century. It has also been borne (in various spellings) by many other European royals, including a ruling empress of Russia in the 18th century. Famous modern bearers include the British queen Elizabeth II (1926-) and actress Elizabeth Taylor (1932-2011).
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