Of Hebrew origin.
German short form of the name Elizabeth.
From the name «Ελισάβετ» (Elisavet), which is the Greek form of the Hebrew name “Elisheva”, meaning “pledge to God”.
Other forms of the name are Elizabeth, Elisabetta, Elisavet, Ella, Elsa, Bess, Liz, Isabel, Isabella, Izzy, Lilliana, Isobel, Bella, etc.
Famous bearers are Lisbeth Lynghøft, Lisbeth Scott, Lisbeth Movin.