name
Elżbieta
elz-BYEH-tah
/ɛlˈʒbjɛtɑː/Listen
Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.
Syllable breakdown
elżbieta
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Maltese (Malta) via Polish influence; form of Elizabeth
- Meaning
- My God is an oath; consecrated to God
- Gender
- female
- Also spelled
- Eliżabetta, Elizabeth
Common mispronunciations
Ż in Maltese = 'z'; do not say 'elts-BYEH-ta'
Pronunciation tips
Stress the second syllable; this spelling reflects Slavic influence in some Maltese Catholic records
People also look up
Learn one new pronunciation a day
Get a word, name or idiom like “Elżbieta” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.
Something wrong? Suggest a correction