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Liz

A short form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew meaning "God is my oath."

Meaning and origin

Liz is one of the most common English short forms of Elizabeth, which itself comes from the Hebrew Elisheba meaning "God is my oath."

How to pronounce Liz

English (US)LIZ

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