Jelisaveta
“God is my oath — from Elizabeth”
Slavic origin · Girl name
#1867US 2023
10Births / yr
→Stable
Top 1.4%Percentile
What does Jelisaveta mean and where does it come from?
Jelisaveta is a Slavic variant of the name Elizabeth, which derives from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath.'
Cultural significance
The name is commonly used in Slavic countries, particularly Serbia and Croatia, often associated with historical and religious figures.
Peak popularity
Reached #1867 in 2015 — currently #1867 in the US.
How else can you spell Jelisaveta?
Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive
What middle names flow best with Jelisaveta?
Jelisaveta works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
Jelisaveta Leah
One syllable · timeless choice
Jelisaveta Quinn
One syllable · timeless choice
Jelisaveta Blair
One syllable · on the rise
Jelisaveta Ruth
One syllable · timeless choice
Jelisaveta Wren
One syllable · vintage charm
Jelisaveta Faith
One syllable · vintage charm
How popular is Jelisaveta right now?
Holding steady — currently #1867 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
Jelisaveta is exceptionally rare — it does not appear in US Social Security records, meaning fewer than 5 babies per year have received this name.
What are good nicknames for Jelisaveta?
CZECH
Eliška
DANISH
EliEliseEllaElseLillyLisLisaLisbetLiseLissi
DUTCH
BetjeEliseEllyElsElseElsjeIlseIsaLiesLieseLiesjeLisa
ENGLISH
BellaBelleBessBessieBethBetsyBetteBettieBettyBettyeBuffyElisaEliseElissaElizaEllaElleEllieEllyElsaElsieElyseIbbieIssyIzzyLeannaLeesaLianaLibbieLibbyLiddyLilianLilianaLilibetLilibethLilliaLillianLillianaLisaLiseLisetteLizLizaLizbethLizetteLizzieLizzyLysetteSabellaTetty
Famous people named Jelisaveta
JV
Jelisaveta Vojvodić
A Serbian politician and member of the National Assembly.
What names sound and feel like Jelisaveta?
Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Jelisaveta also consider these
How is Jelisaveta written in other languages?
Zabel
ARMENIAN
Elixabete
BASQUE
Elisabet
BIBLICAL GREEK
Elisheba
BIBLICAL HEBREW
Elisabeth
BIBLICAL LATIN
Elisabeth
BIBLICAL
Јелисавета
Serbian
Common questions about the name Jelisaveta
What does the name Jelisaveta mean?
Jelisaveta means "God is my oath — from Elizabeth" — a name rooted in Slavic tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Jelisaveta?
Jelisaveta is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Jelisaveta?
Jelisaveta originates from Slavic tradition. Slavic names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
What sibling names go well with Jelisaveta?
Jelisaveta pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Hebrew heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.
Is Jelisaveta more of a girl or boy name?
Jelisaveta is primarily used as a girl name, giving it a clear, timeless character while remaining accessible to modern families.
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