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The name Elisabeth stems from the Hebrew name Elisheva. Elisheva combines the elements "El," meaning "God," and "shava," meaning "oath" or "abundance." Therefore, the literal meaning of Elisheva is "my God is abundance" or "God is my oath." The Greek form of Elisheva is Elisabeth, which then passed into Latin and subsequently into various European languages. The "sh" sound in Hebrew often becomes a simple "s" sound in other languages, explaining the shift from Elisheva to Elisabeth. Elisabeth appears in the Old Testament as the name of Aaron's wife. The New Testament features Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist. This biblical significance contributed greatly to the name's widespread adoption throughout Christendom. The name became particularly popular in royal families across Europe, with numerous queens and princesses bearing the name. Variations like Elizabeth, Isabelle, Elsa, and Eliza emerged in different languages and regions. The name's popularity has fluctuated over the centuries, experiencing periods of high favor and relative obscurity, but it has consistently remained a well-known and respected name globally.