Ελισάβετ
Elisávet/e.liˈsa.vet/feminine
The English name Elizabeth is translated into Greek as Ελισάβετ (Elisávet). Wiktionary also lists Ισαβέλλα (Isavélla).
Meaning: female given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ελισάβετ | Elisávet | /e.liˈsa.vet/ | feminine |
| Ισαβέλλα | Isavélla | feminine |
Both Ελισάβετ and Ισαβέλλα are feminine given names used to represent the name Elizabeth in Greek.
Which one should you use?
Ελισάβετ is the standard Greek transliteration of the name Elizabeth. In contrast, Ισαβέλλα is the transliteration of the Italian or Spanish form, Isabella.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /e.liˈsa.vet/. The word has 4 syllables, and the stress is on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- The name Ελισάβετ is a linguistic traveler that originally came from the Hebrew name אֱלִישֶׁבַע, meaning 'God is my oath'.
- In Greek social circles, a person named Ελισάβετ might be called by the diminutive Λίτσα, which sounds nothing like the original name.
- If you see the name Ισαβέλλα in a Greek text, it is a signal that the person or character is specifically linked to Western European or Romance-language traditions rather than Eastern Orthodox ones.
Examples in context
- Ο Ααρών σκότωσε την Ελισάβετ.Aaron killed Elizabeth.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use the name Ελισάβετ in a sentence.Tatoeba #5442417 by Zeus, translation #423449 by CN
- Η Ελισάβετ είναι μια καλή φίλη μου.I Elisavet einai mia kali fili mou.Elizabeth is a good friend of mine.
- Γνωρίζεις την Ελισάβετ;Gnorizeis tin Elisavet;Do you know Elizabeth?
Example conversation
Dimitris and Kyriaki are talking about a coworker.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΠού είναι η Ελισάβετ σήμερα;Pou einai i Elisabet simera?Where is Elizabeth today?
- Κυριακή KyriakiΗ Ελισάβετ είναι στο γραφείο.I Elisabet einai sto grafeio.Elizabeth is in the office.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΘέλω να της μιλήσω.Thelo na tis miliso.I want to talk to her.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΠήγαινε να τη βρεις τώρα.Pigaine na ti vreis tora.Go find her now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “elizabeth” translations and entries Ελισάβετ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Ελισάβετ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
