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Eliza

Girl · Hebrew · Medium name

Meaning
My God is an oath

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
ih-LY-zuh
Origin
Hebrew

Diminutive of Elizabeth, from Hebrew 'Elisheva'.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

VintageClassicSoft and gentle

Languages in use: Hebrew, English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • ElisaSpanish / Italian

    Romance-language form.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Eliza Hamilton

    1757–1854

    American philanthropist and wife of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton.

    Reference

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Meaning: My God is an oath, God is my abundance

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eh-LEE-sah

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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