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Elisabeta

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Elisabeta: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2020.

Elisabeta, the Romanian and Italian form of Elizabeth, traces its roots to the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning “God is my oath.” One notable bearer was Elisabeta Rizea, a Romanian anti-communist resistance fighter known for her bravery during the 1940s, while Princess Elisabeta of Romania briefly served as Queen of Greece. The name shares its origin with countless places bearing the Elizabeth form, from Elizabeth, New Jersey to South Australia’s Elizabeth region. Unlike the more familiar Elizabeth, Elisabeta retains a lyrical, continental feel—a variant that honours tradition while standing apart from its English and Scottish counterparts, making it an elegant choice for those seeking a classic name with a distinctive European twist.

Girl 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20203 babies
Latest (2020)
#7653 babies
Total births
3since 2020
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2020 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).