International Baby Names
International Variations of Elizabeth
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Lisette
French, diminutive of Elizabeth or Lise
"pledged to God"
Lisette, also spelled Lizette, is a dainty,, if somewhat dated, Gallic offshoot of Elizabeth. It reached its U.S. peak of popularity in 1999, then fell off the list in 2001. Lisette Model (born…
Isa
Germanic, Persian, or diminutive of Isabel
"ice; strong-willed; pledged to God"
Isa is a name unto itself as both a Persian name meaning "strong-willed" and as Germanic one derived from the element is meaning "ice". It can also be a short form of Isabel, Isabella, Isadora,…
Iza
Polish, Czech, and Slovene short form of Izabela, variation of Izzah "pledged to God; glory, power, strength"
"pledged to God; glory, power, strength"
A short form of Izabela, popular as a stand-alone name in Slovenia where it ranks in the Top 50. It might also be used in Poland, Czechia, Georgia, Hungary, and elsewhere as a form of Izabela/lla,…
Belle
Short form of Isabelle or French
"beautiful"
Belle has nothing but positive associations, from "belle of the ball" to "Southern belle" to the heroine of Disney's Beauty and the Beast . As if this weren't enough good things, Belle is also one of…
Isobel
Scottish variation of Isabel
"pledged to God"
The Scottish spelling of Isabel has a definite character of her own, the 'o' giving her an extra infusion of strength but also an element of confusion. How do you pronounce that? Answer: Exactly like…
Liza
Diminutive of Eliza and Elizabeth, Hebrew
"pledged to God"
Liza's heyday was the mid-1970s, following on the heels of super-popular sister Lisa. But thanks to the fact that it never became superpopular, Liza remains a name not especially tied to one…
Lisa
English, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Italian
"pledged to God"
Elvis naming his daughter Lisa Marie and Nat King Cole's hit song "Mona Lisa" conspired to catapult one of Elizabeth's many offshoots to a high of #4 in 1970. It has largely fallen from favor in the…
Elisaveta
Elisaveta is the Slavic form of Elizabeth, ultimately derived from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath' or 'God is abundance.' This elegant variation is particularly common in Bulgarian,…
Elisavet
Greek, from Hebrew
"pledged to God"
An intriguing Greek variant of Elizabeth with a soft and graceful sound.
Boski
Hungarian variation of Betty, English
"pledged to God"
Betty alternative most frequently found in Hungary.
Elisabetta
Italian variation of Elizabeth
"pledged to God"
This version softens, feminizes, and glamorizes the long-time favorite. A fresh way to honor Grandma Betty. Elizabetta is a variation.
Betuska
Diminutive of Běta, Czech
"pledged to God"
Bětuška is derived from Běta, a short form of Alžběta, the Czech variation of Elizabeth. Even in the Czech Republic, Bětuška is rarely used as a given name.
Elisabeta
Elisabeta is the Romanian and Portuguese variant of Elizabeth, a name with Hebrew origins meaning "God is my oath" or "God's promise." This elegant feminine name has been used by European royalty…
Elisabet
Scandinavian, variation of Elizabeth
"pledged to God"
One of the few versions of Elizabeth that hasn't translated here.
Elis
Elis is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Welsh tradition, it relates to Elise or Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath.' In Scandinavian countries, particularly Finland, it has…
Betti
Variation of Betty, English
"pledged to God"
The favored form of Betty in several European countries.
Alzbeta
Czech and Slovak variation of Elizabeth, Hebrew
"pledged to God"
The most common form of Elizabeth in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, spelled Alžběta or Alžbeta.
Elikapeka
Elikapeka is the Hawaiian form of Elizabeth, a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'God is my oath.' This melodic adaptation demonstrates how traditional Western names were transformed to fit Hawaiian…
Betta
Diminutive of Elizabeth
"pledged to God"
A modern version of the dated Betty. You might want to consider varying Elizabeth, too, to the Italian Elisabetta.
Eilís
Irish
"pledged to god"
The Irish form of Elizabeth is properly spelled with a fada (Eilís) and pronounced with a long vowel sound accordingly: EYE-leesh. But Billie Eilish has popularized the anglicized spelling and…