엘리자베스
Ellijabeseu[e̞ʎʎid͡ʑa̠be̞sʰɯ]
The English name Elizabeth is translated into Korean as 엘리자베스 (Ellijabeseu).
엘리자베스 is used as a female given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
Ellijabeseu
Did you know?
- While 엘리자베스 is used for foreign names, some Koreans who convert to Christianity choose a 'baptismal name' from the Bible, making this name appear in spiritual contexts more often than in daily life.
- The final syllable 스 (seu) is a necessary addition because Korean syllables cannot end with a voiceless 's' sound without a supporting vowel.
- In Korean bridal makeup and fashion trends, 'Elizabeth style' is sometimes used to describe a specific look of classic, royal elegance inspired by European queens.
Examples in context
- 엘리자베스가 알리스터를 냉혹하게 죽였다.Elizabeth killed Alister in cold blood.Tatoeba #2881444 by cueyayotl, translation #423532 by Scott
- 안녕하세요, 엘리자베스 씨. 이름이 이쁘시네요.Hello, Ms. Elizabeth. You have a beautiful name.
- 엘리자베스님, 저는 한국에 처음 왔어요.Elizabeth, I'm visiting Korea for the first time.
- 그 소설의 주인공은 엘리자베스입니다.Geu so-seol-ui ju-in-gong-eun Elly-jabe-seu-im-ni-da.The protagonist of that novel is Elizabeth.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a new colleague at work.
- 지은 Ji-eun새로 온 동료 이름이 뭐예요?Saero on dongryo ireumi mwoyeyo?What is the new colleague's name?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo이름은 엘리자베스라고 해요.Ireumeun Ellijabeseurago haeyo.Her name is Elizabeth.
- 지은 Ji-eun이름이 정말 예쁘네요.Ireumi jeongmal yeppeuneyo.Her name is really pretty.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo네, 저도 그렇게 생각해요.Ne, jeodo geureoke saenggakhaeyo.Yes, I think so too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “elizabeth” translations and entries 엘리자베스, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
