Elizabet is a variant form of Elizabeth, used primarily in Bulgarian and Hungarian contexts. The name traces back through the Greek Elisabet to the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning “my God is an oath,” from the elements ʾel (God) and shavaʿ (oath).Etymology and Biblical RootsThe original Hebrew form, Elisheba, appears in the Old Testament as the wife of Aaron (Exodus 6:23). The Greek form Elizabeth is found in the New Testament as the mother of John the Baptist, praised for her faith. This dual biblical presence established the name’s enduring Christian popularity.Religious and Cultural SignificanceElizabet gained prominence in Eastern Europe, where Eastern Orthodox traditions favored the Greek-derived form. Saint Elizabeth of Hungary (1207–1231), a princess known for her charity, further popularized the name across Christendom. While medieval England more often used the Occitan Isabel, the English Elizabeth surged after Queen Elizabeth I (1558–1603). Hungarian bearers are named Erzsébet, but Elizabet is an alternate spelling—often linked to Hungarian monarchs, including the 13th-century Princess Elizabeth of Hungary.Notable Bearers and DistributionNoteworthy individuals include Elizabet — though earlier entries focus on Elisabet via Bulgarian records. The name appears in variants across Europe: Hungarian uses Eliza and Elza as diminutives, along with Liliána and Lilien. Other forms include Armenian Zabel, Basque Elixabete, and Swedish Elisabet. The consistent presence across many languages reflects the name’s deep entrenchment.Meaning: My God is an oathOrigin: Hebrew (via Greek)Type: Biblical, religiousUsage regions: Bulgaria, Hungary; widespread in Europe