Libba

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Pronounced LIB-ah /ˈlɪb.ə/High

Meaning: A Southern American pet form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath; God is abundance.' Borne by author Libba Bray. Warm and vintage.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm nickname-name: Libba shortens Elizabeth, 'God is my oath' (said 'LIB-ah'). Cozy and vintage.

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Origin MediumHebrew, English

MeaningA Southern American pet form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath; God is abundance.' Borne by author Libba Bray. Warm and vintage.

History & Origin

Libba is a pet form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew for 'God is my oath.' Known through author Libba Bray, it reads warm and vintage — rare as a formal name in the U.S. (said 'LIB-ah').

It appears rarely as a given name. Rare, cozy, and vintage.

Did you know? Libba is a Southern pet form of Elizabeth (Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath') — carried by author Libba Bray — a cozy, vintage-feeling short name (said 'LIB-ah').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Libba — Elizabeth pet form; Hebrew 'God is my oath'

Variations

LibbyLibaLibbie

Nicknames

LibbyBibi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Libba mean?

Libba is a pet form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew for 'God is my oath; God is abundance.'

How do you pronounce Libba?

It's said LIB-ah /ˈlɪb.ə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Libba a boy or girl name?

Libba is a girl's name.

How popular is Libba?

Libba is rare in the U.S.