Елизаве́та
Jelizavétafeminine
The Russian equivalent of the English name Elizabeth is Елизаве́та (Jelizavéta). Wiktionary also lists Эли́забет (Elízabet).
Meaning: female given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Елизаве́та | Jelizavéta | feminine |
| Эли́забет | Elízabet | feminine, transliteration |
Елизаве́та is a female given name used as the traditional Russian version of Elizabeth.
Which one should you use?
Елизаве́та is the traditional Russian equivalent of the name, while Эли́забет is a direct transliteration of the English pronunciation of the name.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the name Елизаве́та, the stress is on the third syllable, VE.
How do you pronounce it?
Jelizavéta
Did you know?
- Depending on the social relationship, a person named Елизаве́та might be called Ли́за by peers but Ли́зонька by a grandparent or partner, reflecting a strict social hierarchy of intimacy.
- Empress Elizabeth of Russia was known as Елизаве́та Петро́вна and was famous for her lavish balls and love of French fashion, cementing the name's association with luxury in the 18th century.
- The name Елизаве́та follows a pattern of names that have many different 'short forms' depending on the level of affection or familiarity.
Examples in context
- Здравствуйте, Елизавета! Как поживаете?Hello, Elizabeth! How are you?
- Привет, Лиза! Как дела?Hi, Lisa! How are you?
- Елизавета очень умная студентка.Elizabeth is a very smart student.
- Лиза всегда приходит на помощь.Liza always comes to help.
- Елизавета, вас ждут на собрании.Elizabeth, they are waiting for you at the meeting.
- Лиза, не забудь про вечеринку завтра.Liza, don't forget about the party tomorrow.
- Елизаве́та очень красивое имя.Yelizaveta ochen' krasivoye imya.Elizabeth is a very beautiful name.
- Мою подругу зовут Елизаве́та.Moyu podrugu zovut Yelizaveta.My friend's name is Elizabeth.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are talking about a new employee.
- Мария MariaКто наш новый менеджер?Kto nash novyy menedzher?Who is our new manager?
- Дмитрий DmitryЕё зовут Елизаве́та.Yeyo zovut Elizaveta.Her name is Elizabeth.
- Мария MariaОна уже в офисе?Ona uzhe v ofise?Is she in the office already?
- Дмитрий DmitryДа, Елизаве́та сейчас на совещании.Da, Elizaveta seychas na soveshchanii.Yes, Elizabeth is in a meeting right now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “elizabeth” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
