Elisabeth is derived from the Greek- Hebrew word Elisheva, which means "my God is an oath" or "my God is abundance." However, the name Elisabeth carries a lot of short forms to its name, to name a few, Beth, Elisa, Ellie, Elspeth, Isobel, Libby, Lily, Lillibeth, Lisa, Liza, Lidabet, Lizine, Tess and Tetty. This name is also followed by Elisheva, the wife of Aaron in the Old Testament.
Some of the famous people with the name Elisabeth St. Elizabeth of Portugal or also better known as "Queen Saint Elizabeth", St. Elisabeth of Hungary (the daughter of King Andrew II of Hungary), St. Elizabeth of Schonau, St. Elizabeth Rose.
Some of the famous people with the name Elisabeth St. Elizabeth of Portugal or also better known as "Queen Saint Elizabeth", St. Elisabeth of Hungary (the daughter of King Andrew II of Hungary), St. Elizabeth of Schonau, St. Elizabeth Rose.
