Elisabeth
eh-LIZ-ah-beth · 4 syllables
♀ Female ◎ Hebrew ◈ 4 syllables
"My God is an oath, devoted"

From Hebrew

Elisabeth means God's oath — the S-spelling original from the Greek/Latin, before the Z became English standard. Elisabeth is how it appears in the King James Bible. Empress Elisabeth of Austria (Sisi) was the most beautiful royal in 19th-century Europe. The S-spelling carries biblical-original weight through the most classical possible calligraphy.

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Elisabeth at a glance
MeaningMy God is an oath, devoted
OriginHebrew
GenderFemale
Syllables4
NumerologyLife Path 9
US Rank (today)#871
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Why parents love Elisabeth
  • The S-spelling is the King James Bible original.
  • Empress Elisabeth (Sisi) was the most beautiful royal in Europe.
  • Four syllables with a classical, regal sound: eh-LIZ-ah-beth.
  • The meaning God's oath carries maximum biblical weight.
  • The S-spelling feels more classical than the Z.
The vibe of Elisabeth
God's oathS-spellingKing JamesEmpress SisiAustriabiblical originalclassicalregal
Origin & history of Elisabeth
Hebrew Elisheba (God's oath) Greek Elisabet S-spelling Elisabeth
1
Hebrew roots
Elisabeth is the S-spelling original from the Greek/Latin, the form used in the King James Bible. Empress Elisabeth of Austria (Sisi) was considered the most beautiful royal in 19th-century Europe.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Biblical Greek/Latin form; Empress Elisabeth of Austria (1837–1898).
3
Today
Elisabeth remains a beloved choice, ranking #871 in the US. 47,756 babies have been named Elisabeth since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
How popular is Elisabeth?
2001 peak year
The name Elisabeth reached its peak in 2001, with 1,093 registrations (ranked #286). It had been quietly building for over half a century before that, first appearing in records in 1880. Since the peak, the name has eased to around #871 today, averaging about 317 new babies per year. Elisabeth has been declining in recent years. Across all years on record, approximately 47,756 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
1,093 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #286)
317 Avg. per year
(last decade)
3,170 Total registrations
last 10 years
47,756 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #871) Popular
↓ Declining in recent years
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Numerology of Elisabeth
9
Life path number
The Humanitarian
Compassion, wisdom and humanitarianism.

Elisabeth's Life Path 9 is the humanitarian's number — God's-oath humanitarianism. People named Elisabeth tend to be classical, regal, and gifted at carrying the King James original.

King James original
Sisi-level beauty
God's-oath classical
S-spelling purist
Biblical-Greek heritage
E5
L3
I9
S1
A1
B2
E5
T2
H8
Sum: 36 → Life path 9
Personality of Elisabeth
🌍
Compassionate soul
They carry the weight of the world with grace.
🎨
Richly creative
Deep feeling translates into deep art.
🌟
Old soul wisdom
They've always seemed wiser than their years.
💝
Unconditional love
Their love is vast and forgiving.
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