Élisabeth

Signification et histoire de Élisabeth

From Ελισαβετ (Elisabet), the Greek form of the Hebrew name אֱלִישֶׁבַע ('Elisheva') meaning "My God is An oath" Or perhaps "My God is abundance". The Hebrew form appears in the Old Testament where Elisheba is the wife of Aaron, while the Greek form appears in the New Testament where Élisabeth is the mother of John the Baptist.

Among Christians, this name was originally more common in Eastern Europe. It was borne in the 12th century by Saint Élisabeth of Hungary, a daughter of King Andrew II who used her wealth to help the poor. In medieval England it was occasionally used in Honour of the saint, though the form Isabelle (from Occitan and Spanish) was more common. It has been very popular in England since the reign of Queen Élisabeth I in the 16th century. Famous modern bearers include the British Queen Élisabeth II (1926-) and actress Élisabeth Taylor (1932-2011).

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  • français (prononcé ay-lee-za-BET)

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