Єлизаве́та
Jelyzavétafeminine
The English name Elizabeth can be translated into Ukrainian as Єлизаве́та (Jelyzavéta). Wiktionary also lists Елі́забет (Elízabet) and Єлисаве́та (Jelysavéta).
Meaning: female given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Єлизаве́та | Jelyzavéta | feminine |
| Елі́забет | Elízabet | feminine |
| Єлисаве́та | Jelysavéta | feminine |
| Елізабе́т | Elizabét | French, feminine, name |
Which one should you use?
Елі́забет is a transliteration of the English name Elizabeth and is used when referring specifically to English-speaking individuals. Елізабе́т is a form used when referring to the French version of the name. Єлизаве́та and Єлисаве́та are standard Ukrainian variations.
How do you pronounce it?
Jelyzavéta
Did you know?
- A person named Єлизаве́та might find their name shortened even further to Ляля in certain regional or very old-fashioned family settings.
- In Ukrainian, the distinction between 'Елі́забет' and 'Єлизаве́та' acts as a linguistic signal, telling the listener whether you are discussing a foreigner or a localized historical figure.
- The spelling 'Єлисаве́та' is often reserved for historical or religious contexts, making it feel much more 'ancient' to a native speaker than the modern 'Єлизаве́та'.
Example sentences for Ukrainian are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Maria is introducing her friend to Dmytro.
- Марія MariiaДмитро, познайомся, це Єлизаве́та.Dmytro, poznayomysya, tse Yelyzaveta.Dmytro, meet Elizabeth.
- Дмитро DmytroПривіт, Єлизаве́то! Дуже приємно.Pryvit, Yelyzaveto! Duzhe pryyemno.Hi, Elizabeth! Very nice to meet you.
- Марія MariiaВона моя однокласниця.Vona moya odnoklasnytsya.She is my classmate.
- Дмитро DmytroРадий знайомством.Radyy znayomstvom.Glad to meet you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “elizabeth” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
