Elisabella

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Name
Elisabella
Gender
Girl name
Syllables
5

Elisabella is considered an American variant of the name Elisabel, which in turn is a form of the biblical name Elisabeth. This originally goes back to the ancient Hebrew name Elisheva or Elischeba.

What does the name Elisabella mean?

The name Elisabella is regarded as an American variation of Elisabel, which is a form of the biblical Elisabeth, originating from the ancient Hebrew Elisheva or Elischeba. The meaning encompasses 'God is my oath' as well as 'God is abundance'. The roots of the name can be found in the ancient Hebrew language, derived from the original term ʾĕlı̂ysheba' (אֱלִישֶׁבַע), which consists of the components ʾēl (אֵל) for 'God' and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע) for 'oath', 'vow', or also 'seven' (the number of abundance). Additionally, the name could also be interpreted as a double form of Elisa and Bella, meaning 'the beautiful Elisa'. Bella comes from the Latin bellus, which means 'beautiful', 'pretty', 'handsome', 'pleasant', and 'charming'. The name appears in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. In the Old Testament, it is mentioned as the name of Aaron's wife 'Elisheva', while in the New Testament, Elisabeth is the mother of John the Baptist and the wife of the priest Zechariah. Elisabeth is one of the most popular first names worldwide and has numerous variants, including Elisabelle, Elisabell, Elizabella, and Elizabelle.

How do you pronounce Elisabella?

Eli-sä-bella

When is the name day of Elisabella?

Elisabella is celebrated on November 19.

Popularity

In Germany, Elisabella is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2014 at 4,003rd. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it at 11,442nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,958th.

Frequently asked questions about the name Elisabella

What is the origin of the name Elisabella?

The origin of Elisabella is ancient Hebrew and consists of the words for 'God' and 'oath'. The name can also be interpreted as a double form of Elisa and Bella, meaning 'the beautiful Elisa'.

What does the name Elisabella mean?

Elisabella means 'God is my oath' as well as 'the beautiful Elisa'. The roots of the name trace back to the ancient Hebrew language, where it is formed from the components for 'God' and 'oath'.

How popular is the name Elisabella?

Elisabella is among the popular first names worldwide and has numerous variants, including Elisabelle and Elizabella. The name appears in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible.

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