Elisabet

Meaning of Elisabet

Originating from the Hebrew name Elisheba, Elisabet is a beautiful and timeless name for baby girls. It is associated with qualities such as strength, independence, and wisdom. The pronunciation of Elisabet varies across different languages, but in Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish, it is pronounced as eh-lee-sah-BET (/e.li.sa.ˈbɛt/). In English-speaking countries, the variation Elizabeth is more commonly used. Despite its variations in spelling and pronunciation, Elisabet remains a popular choice for parents around the world. In recent years, it has consistently ranked among the top 10,000 names for newborns in the United States of America.

Pronunciation

Swedish,Norwegian,Danish

  • Pronunced as eh-lee-sah-BET (/e.li.sa.ˈbɛt/)

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Notable People Named Elisabet

Elisabet Eurén was a Swedish educator, women's rights, and peace activist.
Elisabet von Eyben was a Danish courtier and confidante to Queen Caroline Matilda, known for her involvement in the queen's love affair with Johann Friedrich Struensee.
Karin Elisabet Gustafson is a retired Swedish curler, world champion, and Olympic medalist with four World Championships to her name.
Elisabet Juliana Banér, a German noble married to Swedish Field Marshal Johan Banér in 1636, is known for her influence on Banér and the Swedish army during the Thirty Years' War.
Elisabet Abeyà Lafontana is a multi-talented individual, working as a teacher, psychologist, and Catalan novelist.
Elisabet Augusta Piper (1811–1879) was a Swedish court official who served as överhovmästarinna to the queen of Sweden, Sophia of Nassau, from 1872 to 1879.
Elisabet Carlsson is a Swedish actress who studied at the Swedish National Academy of Mime and Acting in Stockholm and is married to actor Stefan Roos.
Elisabet Kjellberg was a Swedish publicist, editor, and author.
Elisabet Ehrnrooth is a Finnish equestrian who competed in the individual dressage event at the 2000 Summer Olympics.
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