Bettine

English Greek Hebrew

This diminutive of Elizabeth is frequently used as an independent name. From the Hebrew Elisheba, meaning either oath of God, or God is satisfaction. Diminutive of Elisabeth or Elizabeth, from Elisheba, meaning either oath of God, or God is satisfaction. Also a diminutive of Bethia (daughter or worshipper of God), and of Bethany, a New Testament village near Jerusalem.

French Greek Hebrew

A diminutive the Hebrew Elizabeth: My God is plentiful. Also used as an alternate spelling of Betty. Famous references – American actress Bette Davis. From the Hebrew Elisheba, meaning either oath of God, or God is satisfaction. Diminutive of Elisabeth or Elizabeth, from Elisheba, meaning either oath of God, or God is satisfaction. Also a diminutive of Bethia (daughter or worshipper of God), and of Bethany, a New Testament village near Jerusalem.

Hebrew

Devoted to God.

Greek Hebrew Italian Spanish

From the Hebrew Elisheba, meaning either oath of God, or God is satisfaction. From Elisheba, meaning either oath of God, or God is satisfaction. A Spanish or Italian variant of the Hebrew Elizabeth; meaning My God is plentiful. A Spanish or Italian variant of the Hebrew Elizabeth; meaning 'My God is plentiful.

English Greek Hebrew

A diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning My God is plentiful, frequently used as an independent name since the 18th century. US actress Betty Grable. From the Hebrew Elisheba, meaning either oath of God, or God is satisfaction. Diminutive of Elisabeth or Elizabeth, from Elisheba, meaning either oath of God, or God is satisfaction. Also a diminutive of Bethia (daughter or worshipper of God), and of Bethany, a New Testament village near Jerusalem.

Hebrew

To marry.

Biblical Hebrew

Married Married, to marry, claimed as a wife. This Old Testament place name became common in English-speaking countries after the Reformation. Famous references – in the Bible Beulah is a name symbolic of the heavenly Zion.