Elizaveta is an alternate transcription of the Russian name Елизавета, which see; see also Yelizaveta. The name is ultimately derived from the Greek Elisabet, which comes from the Hebrew ʾElishevaʿ meaning "my God is an oath." It is thus a variant of the broader European name Elizabeth. Etymology The Hebrew elements ʾel (referring to God) and shavaʿ ("oath") combine to form the original biblical name. In the Old Testament, Elisheba appears as the wife of Aaron, while the Greek form Elizabeth occurs in the New Testament as the mother of John the Baptist. Notable Bearers Many Russian and Eastern European women have borne this name. Notable examples include Elizaveta Akhmatova (1820–1904), a Russian writer and translator; Elizaveta Boyarskaya (born 1985), a Russian actress; and Elizaveta Tuktamysheva (born 1996), a Russian figure skater. The name also appears in the Bulgarian form Elizaveta Bagriana (1893–1991), a renowned poet. Cultural Significance Elizaveta is one of several Slavic forms of Elizabeth, preserving the familiar sounds dear to Orthodox Christian tradition. Related diminutives include Liza and Lizaveta. The name holds imperial connotations due to Empress Elizabeth of Russia (1709–1762), whose rule bolstered its popularity in Russia. Usage Regions The name is primarily used in Russia and other Slavic countries, including Belarus, Ukraine, and Bulgaria. It has also gained usage as a stylish choice in non-Slavic languages via cultural affiliations. Meaning: "my God is an oath" Origin: Russian form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Type: First name, feminine Usage: Russia, Eastern Europe