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Lizbeth

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Pronounced LIZ-beth /ˈlɪz.bɛθ/High

Meaning: Pledged to God; a short form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (my God is an oath / my God is abundance)High

In 30 seconds: A two-syllable short form of Elizabeth meaning 'pledged to God,' dropping the Eli- prefix for a crisper sound. It is used particularly in Spanish-speaking communities as a phonetic variant of Lisbet/Liesbeth.

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Origin HighHebrew, English

MeaningPledged to God; a short form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (my God is an oath / my God is abundance)

U.S. rank (2025)#1305 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births171 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2002

Total births (all-time)≈ 25,916

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

Lizbeth is a short form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (my God is an oath or my God is abundance). It drops the Eli- prefix, producing a direct Liz- or Lis- form. Related forms include the German Liesbeth and the Scandinavian/Dutch Lisbet.

Lizbeth is used in Hispanic and general American communities as a streamlined form of Elizabeth. It ranked #1116 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? Elizabeth has generated more nicknames and short forms than possibly any other English name: Bess, Bet, Beth, Betty, Eliza, Elspeth, Libby, Lisa, Lisbet, Liz, Lizbeth, Lizzie, Bette, Ellie — over a dozen distinct forms for the same Hebrew original.

Overall data confidence 93%

Behind the Name — Elizabeth — Hebrew etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

LisbetLiesbethLizbette

Nicknames

LizBethLizzy

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Elizabeth— the full form from which Lizbeth derives

Libby— another short form of Elizabeth with a similar breezy feel

Elise— a French short form of Elizabeth with the same elegant brevity

Bethany— Beth- name sharing Lizbeth's ending element

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lizbeth mean?

Lizbeth means 'pledged to God,' as a short form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (my God is an oath).

How do you pronounce Lizbeth?

It's said LIZ-beth — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lizbeth a boy or girl name?

Lizbeth is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Lizbeth?

Lizbeth ranked #1116 for U.S. girls in 2024.