Elisabet — Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Elisabet

Elisabet is a girl's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “My God is an oath.” In 2024 it was given to 14 girls in the United States.

Elisabet at a glance

Gender: Girl name
Origin: Biblical & Christian
Meaning: “My God is an oath”
Pronunciation: /web.archive.org/
Also spelled: Elisheva

About the name Elisabet

Elisabet belongs to the Biblical & Christian tradition. Its meaning — “My God is an oath” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Elisheva.

In the United States, Elisabet first appears in Social Security records in 1961. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2291 in 1980, and in 2024 14 babies received the name — 1,509 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Elisabet in US records

First recorded (US): 1961
Best US rank: #2291 in 1980
Peak year: 1989
Babies named Elisabet in 2024: 14
Total since 1880: 1,509

Elisabet in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996): 2014
Best rank: #4686 in 2019
Babies named Elisabet in 2019: 4
Total since 1996: 7

Spellings & short forms

Elisheva

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Elisabet mean?

Elisabet means “My God is an oath” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Elisabet a boy or girl name?

Elisabet is a girl name. In 2024, 14 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Elisabet?

Elisabet comes from the Biblical & Christian tradition. It is also spelled Elisheva.

How popular is the name Elisabet?

Elisabet first appears in US records in 1961. Its best-ever ranking was #2291 in 1980, and 14 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Elisabet?

Elisabet is pronounced /web.archive.org/ (IPA).

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