Liz
/lɪz/noun
A familiar short form of the given name Elizabeth.
Did you know?Liz ultimately comes from Elizabeth, derived from Hebrew Elisheba, commonly interpreted as “my God is an oath” or “my God is abundance.”
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Hebrew
Hebrew
אֱלִישֶׁבַע (ʾElisheva)
“A personal name commonly interpreted as “my God is an oath” or “God is abundance.””
Ancient Greek
Greek
Ἐλισάβετ (Elisabet)
“The Greek form used for the biblical name Elisheba.”
Late Antiquity
Latin
Elisabeth
“The Latin form of the biblical personal name.”
Middle English
English
Elisabeth / Elizabeth
“The inherited English forms of the name, popularized through Christian and biblical tradition.”
Modern English
English
Liz
“A familiar clipped form of Elizabeth, established in English usage.”