Elizabeth

Meaning of the name Elizabeth. Listen and learn how to pronounce Elizabeth so you can get the correct pronunciation for this girl name.

MEANING: Form of Isabel which is a Spanish form of the Hebrew nameElisheba, meaning “God is my oath.” Forms of Elizabeth have always been popular throughout the Celtic world.

GENDER: Girl | Female

IRISH NAME: Elizabeth Sibeal

PRONUNCIATION: shib + ale”

ENGLISH: Elizabeth

AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Elizabeth and read along with the meaning)

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