Elizabeth Dash

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Elizabeth Dash — my God is an oath
1.5 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Elizabeth Dash is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Elizabeth is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. From the Greek Ἐλισάβετ (Elisabet), from Hebrew Elisheba, meaning "my God is an oath." Borne by two English queens. The surname Dash: The dash is a punctuation mark consisting of a long horizontal line. It is similar in appearance to the hyphen but is longer and sometimes higher from the baseline. The most common versions are the en dash –, generally longer than the hyphen but shorter than the minus sign; the em dash —, longer than either the en dash or the minus sign; and the horizontal bar ―, whose length varies across typefaces but tends to be between those of the en and em dashes. Elizabeth is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 1.5 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Elizabeth reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Elizabeth

Meaning: my God is an oath

Hebrew

From the Greek Ἐλισάβετ (Elisabet), from Hebrew Elisheba, meaning "my God is an oath." Borne by two English queens.

Surname: Dash

English

The dash is a punctuation mark consisting of a long horizontal line. It is similar in appearance to the hyphen but is longer and sometimes higher from the baseline. The most common versions are the en dash –, generally longer than the hyphen but shorter than the minus sign; the em dash —, longer than either the en dash or the minus sign; and the horizontal bar ―, whose length varies across typefaces but tends to be between those of the en and em dashes.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Elizabeth is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 15%
Australia 8%
Canada 9%
Brazil 10%
Israel 6%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Elizabeth by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Elizabeth has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Liz
  • Beth
  • Betty
  • Lisa
  • Elisa
  • Eliza
  • Isabel
  • Isabella

Notable People Named Elizabeth Dash

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Elizabeth Dash:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Elizabeth?
The first name Elizabeth originates from Hebrew. From the Greek Ἐλισάβετ (Elisabet), from Hebrew Elisheba, meaning "my God is an oath." Borne by two English queens.
When was Elizabeth most popular?
The name Elizabeth reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Dash?
The surname Dash originates from English. The dash is a punctuation mark consisting of a long horizontal line. It is similar in appearance to the hyphen but is longer and sometimes higher from the baseline. The most common versions are the en dash –, generally longer than the hyphen but shorter than the minus sign; the em dash —, longer than either the en dash or the minus sign; and the horizontal bar ―, whose length varies across typefaces but tends to be between those of the en and em dashes.
What are the origins of the name Elizabeth Dash?
The name Elizabeth Dash combines two different traditions: the first name Elizabeth has Hebrew roots, while the surname Dash originates from English.
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