Bess
God's oath; God is my abundance.
Meaning and origin
Diminutive form of Elizabeth, which comes from the Hebrew name Elisheba, derived from el "God" and sheba "oath" or "abundance".
How to pronounce Bess
| English (US) | BESS //bɛs// |
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