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Elizah
Elizah Pronunciation
Elizah is pronounced ee-LY-zah /iˈlaɪ.zə/High
Meaning: God is my oath; variant of Eliza, the short form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew ElishevaHigh
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History & Origin
Elizah is a spelling variant of Eliza, the short form of Elizabeth that became an independent darling of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The root is Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath', borne in the Gospels by the mother of John the Baptist. The added h gives the name the visual cadence of biblical names like Sarah and Hannah — and of the masculine prophet-name Elijah, which it resembles on paper.
Eliza has surged back into American favor in recent years, lifted by Hamilton's beloved Eliza Schuyler, and rare variants like Elizah ride in its wake. The h-spelling remains a distinctive outlier.
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How do you pronounce Elizah?
Elizah is pronounced ee-LY-zah (/iˈlaɪ.zə/). Press play above to hear Elizah said aloud.
How do you say Elizah?
Elizah is said ee-LY-zah (/iˈlaɪ.zə/). Press play above to hear Elizah said aloud.
What does the name Elizah mean?
Elizah is a variant of Eliza, short for Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'.
Is Elizah a boy or girl name?
Elizah is a girl's name, though its spelling recalls the masculine biblical name Elijah.
How popular is Elizah?
Elizah is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Eliza is the fast-rising classic form.