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Lizabeth

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Pronounced LIZ-uh-beth /ˈlɪz.ə.bɛθ/High

Meaning: A short form of Elizabeth — from Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath; God is abundance/satisfaction'Low

In 30 seconds: My God is an oath: Lizabeth is a short form of Elizabeth. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA short form of Elizabeth — from Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath; God is abundance/satisfaction'

U.S. rank (2024)#7416 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1958

Total births (all-time)≈ 5,603

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lizabeth is a short form of Elizabeth — from Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath; God is abundance/satisfaction'. A crisp, classic name (said 'LIZ-uh-beth'; nickname Liz).

In the U.S. it appears as a short form. Rare, my-God-is-an-oath at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath; God is abundance' — Lizabeth is a crisp short form, classic and warm (said 'LIZ-uh-beth').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Elizabeth — Hebrew etymology

Variations

ElizabethLisbethLizbeth

Nicknames

Liz

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lizabeth mean?

Lizabeth is a short form of Elizabeth — Hebrew 'my God is an oath; God is abundance'.

How do you pronounce Lizabeth?

It's said LIZ-uh-beth /ˈlɪz.ə.bɛθ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lizabeth a boy or girl name?

Lizabeth is a girl's name.

How popular is Lizabeth?

Lizabeth is a rare name in the U.S.