Elisabeth

Elisabeth is the German, Dutch, and Scandinavian form of Elizabeth, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba, composed of the elements el, meaning God, and sheva, meaning oath or perhaps seven. The name appears in the Old Testament as the wife of Aaron and in the New Testament as the mother of John the Baptist, giving it deep biblical resonance across Christian traditions. It was borne by numerous European queens and saints, most notably Elisabeth of Hungary, a thirteenth-century noblewoman venerated for her charity. The French form Élisabeth and the English Elizabeth are among its many cognates, alongside Isabel, Elspeth, and Elise.