Pledged to God
Elsbeth is a German and Swiss diminutive form of Elizabeth. It shares the same Hebrew roots meaning 'God is my oath' or 'pledged to God,' though it has developed a distinct European character. While Elizabeth is a perennial classic, Elsbeth offers a rarer, more vintage alternative.
Less common today
Elsbeth isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,157 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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German astrologer and graphologist
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